Dr Colenso

Dr Colenso (1814-1883) was an English clergyman and mathematician. He was appointed bishop of Natal in 1845. He applied himself to the study of the Zulu language, and translated parts of the Bible and Prayer-book into it. Due to calling in question the accuracy and Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch, he was deposed by his metropolitan, which deposition was declared null and void by the Privy Council. Besides his theological work, produced text-books on arithmetic and algebra. He died at Durban, Natal. He favoured the cause of the Zulus against the Boers, and did his utmost to avert the Zulu war.

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