Benjamin Bailey (missionary)
| Benjamin Bailey | |
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| Died | 3 April 1871 (aged 79) Sheinton, Shropshire, England |
| Known for | Translating Bible into Malayalam language, Standardized the Malayalam types, Compiled the first Dictionary in Malayalam, started the first college in India—CMS College |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Ella |
Who was ah Franke?
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| NAME | Franke, August Hermann |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | German Protestant theologian and hymn poet |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 30. August 1853 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sundern |
Who started Rajyasamacharam?
Hermann Gundert
Hermann Gundert was born in Stuttgart in Germany on 4 February 1814. He became a missionary, scholar, and linguist. His name found a place in the history of Malayalam journalism as the one who started the first Malayalam newspaper, Rajyasamacharam in 1847 from Illikkunnu in Thalassery.
Who invented Malayalam letters?
It is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India Malayalam script is also widely used for writing Sanskrit texts in Kerala.
Who translated Bible from English to Malayalam?
In 1817, the Church Missionary Society of India (CMS) provided Benjamin Bailey to translate the Bible into Malayalam. He completed his translation of the New Testament in 1829 and the Old Testament in 1841. Hermann Gundert updated Bailey’s version and produced the first Malayalam-English dictionary in 1872.
Which is the oldest newspaper in Kerala?
Rajyasamacharam
Rajyasamacharam or Rajya Samacharam was the first Malayalam journal published in Kerala. Its first issue came out in June 1847.
Which is the first Malayalam weekly?
Njananikshepam (Malayalam:ജ്ഞാനനിക്ഷേപം) is the first printed magazine in the Malayalam language. The magazine is now published by the Madhya Kerala Diocese of Church of South India.
Is Malayalam older than Tamil?
The closest relative of Tamil is Malayalam. Until the 9th century, Malayalam was a dialect of Tamil. Later these two developed as separate languages, and the process of separation was completed sometime in 14th century. The Tamil language and its literature are as old as literature of the Sanskrit language.
