The first Translation of the Old Testament into the Hindoo (or Bengalli) Language by Dr. Carey

Object Status:

Unlocated

Primary Source Reference:

Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 34

Additional Source Text:

The donor was "of the 1st Baptist Ch[urch]."

Author/Composer:

Carey, Rev. William (1761-1834)

Notes:

Carey was an English Baptist missionary in India.

The donor was William Staughton (1770-1829), a Baptist clergyman, educator, and music composer. He was also a chaplain of the U.S. Senate and the first president (1821-1827) of Columbian College (The George Washington University).

Title Information:

Old Testament in Hindu

Imprint Information:

4 vols. (Serampore, 1801-1809