John Eliot
1604–1690
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John Eliot, known as The Apostle of the Indians, was born in England in 1604. He graduated at Cambridge and moved to Boston in 1631; soon afterwards he was chosen minister of the church of Roxbury. He studied the language of the Indians and commenced preaching to them about 1646, obtained great influence over them, and effected many conversions. In the performance of his missionary labors he travelled extensively and suffered great hardships. He translated the Bible into the Indian language. He died in 1690.
Adapted from The Dictionary of Biography by Charles Morris
Key events during the life of John Eliot:
| Birth of John Eliot. | |
| Graduated from Cambridge. | |
| Minister of church in Roxbury. | |
| Began missionary work to Indians | |
| Translated Bible into Indian. | |
| Death of John Eliot. |
Other Resources
| Stories of Two Ministers in | Story of the Thirteen Colonies by H. A. Guerber |
| John Eliot in | Heroes of Progress in America by Charles Morris |
Image Links | ||
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John Eliot in Indian History for Young Folks |
 John Eliot preaching to the Indians in Indian History for Young Folks |
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