Explore the incredible story of Adoniram Judson, widely perceived as the pioneer Bible translator in Burma and one of the earliest American missionaries sent to a foreign country. Serving in Burma (modern-day Myanmar) for nearly four decades, Judson undertook the immense project of translating the entire Bible into Burmese. This monumental task built upon three centuries of previous missionary outreach, including work by Roman Catholics and British Baptists. Despite facing unbearable trials, including brutal imprisonment, torture, rejection, and the devastating loss of his first two wives and several children, Judson never gave up on his call. Learn about the **essential contributions of his three wives—Ann, Sarah, and Emily—**who demonstrated incredible self-sacrifice, supported his work, helped preserve his manuscripts during imprisonment, and were gifted translators themselves. Discover how Judson's perseverance and translation work paved the way for a vibrant Christian community in Myanmar, where the Judson Bible remains the most widely used and highly esteemed version today. His legacy endures, inspiring faith and standing firm even amidst modern persecution.Works CitedCampisi, Tom. "The Legacy of Adoniram Judson." Christian Union, 5 Aug. 2021. Accessed 1 June 2025.Curtis, Charles. "Missionary to Burma: Adoniram Judson." INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PROJECT, 15 Jan. 2025, [Constructed URL based on source context]. Accessed 1 June 2025.de Jong, John. "Adoniram Judson's Burmese Bible: Dependency and Development." Church History, vol. 92, no. 4, Cambridge UP, Dec. 2023, pp. 822-44. Cambridge Core, https://doi.org/10.1017/S0009640723002780.Finn, Nathan A. "The Life and Legacy of Adoniram Judson." Think Christianly, Live Faithfully (Substack), 18 Oct. 2024. Accessed 1 June 2025.Rizzotti, Rebecca. "A Threefold Legacy: How Adoniram Judson’s Wives Contributed to the Ministry of the Man Who First Translated the Bible for the Burmese People." HBU Academy, 2020. Accessed 1 June 2025.Robertson, Ryan. "Fundamentals of the missionary call in Adoniram Judson." Southern Equip, Southern Seminary, 6 Oct. 2020. Accessed 1 June 2025.

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