Bible - Cardinals - Churches - Monks - Nuns
Sep. 09, 1952 - 9-9-52 The first bible printed in standard Swahili leaves London for East Africa by Comet Liner The first bible printed in standard Swahili was handed over to the Captain of the comet Netliner at London Airport this afternoon by 11 year old Olive Harris of the Good News Transport Swahili for transport to East Africa. This is the first time that the bible has been printed in Swahili and it is the work of Canon A.B. Helliet and Canon H.J. Butcher. The first edition totals 50, 000 copies. Keystone Photo Shows: Olive Harris reading the inscription non the bible which reads Presented to St. Stephens Church, Nairobi at London Airport this afternoon
Picture No
13161756
Media ID
46127254
Size
4451px x 5616px
(1.8MB)
Credit
(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
Usage Restrictions
Editorial Use Only - No Property or Model Releases. For any non-editorial use, please contact Mary Evans direct
Source
Keystone Pictures USA
