John Eliot (1604–1690) was an English-born Puritan missionary who became known as "the Apostle to the Indians" for his Work among the Native American tribes in New England. He is celebrated for translating the Bible into the Massachusett Language, producing the first complete Bible printed in North America in 1663. Eliot's efforts in establishing "praying towns" aimed to convert and assimilate Native Americans into English Christian society. His legacy includes his pioneering role in cross-cultural ‣ and early advocacy for Native American ‣ and Rights.
Anecdotes
- Translated the Bible into a Native American language, creating the first Bible printed in North America.
- Established an unofficial "Praying Town" that aimed to convert Indigenous peoples, creating communities with their own laws and governance.
- Translated the entire Bible into the Massachusett language, creating the first Bible printed in the Americas in a native language.
Magnitudes
- Cherish failure as a key growth catalyst.
- Cultivate relentless Curiosity beyond conventional boundaries.
- Trust Intuition over conventional Wisdom.
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