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<p> An English clergyman and mathematician; was appointed bishop of [[Natal]] in 1845; applied himself to the study of the Zulu language, and translated parts of the | Dr. Colenso <ref name="term_71152" /> | ||
==References == | <p> An English clergyman and mathematician; was appointed bishop of [[Natal]] in 1845; applied himself to the study of the Zulu language, and translated parts of the Bible and Prayer-book into it; calling in question the accuracy and [[Mosaic]] authorship of the Pentateuch, was deposed by his metropolitan, which deposition was declared null and void by the [[Privy]] Council; besides his theological work, produced text-books on arithmetic and algebra; died at Durban, Natal; he favoured the cause of the [[Zulus]] against the Boers, and did his utmost to avert the Zulu war (1814-1883). </p> | ||
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<ref name="term_71152"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/the-nuttall-encyclopedia/colenso,+dr. Dr. Colenso from The Nuttall Encyclopedia]</ref> | <ref name="term_71152"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/the-nuttall-encyclopedia/colenso,+dr. Dr. Colenso from The Nuttall Encyclopedia]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:09, 15 October 2021
Dr. Colenso [1]
An English clergyman and mathematician; was appointed bishop of Natal in 1845; applied himself to the study of the Zulu language, and translated parts of the Bible and Prayer-book into it; calling in question the accuracy and Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch, was deposed by his metropolitan, which deposition was declared null and void by the Privy Council; besides his theological work, produced text-books on arithmetic and algebra; died at Durban, Natal; he favoured the cause of the Zulus against the Boers, and did his utmost to avert the Zulu war (1814-1883).
