Charles V. Taylor (linguist)

Dr. Charles V. Taylor was an Australian linguist and the author of at least 19 books on topics ranging from African linguistics to church history[1]. He was also known as a Bible teacher and a frequent Christian magazine contributor[2].

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Eduacation

Taylor held B.A.s in languages, theology, and music; an M.A. in applied linguistics; and a Ph.D. in a Central African language.

Notable Positions

Taylor was a Fellow of the Institute of Linguists, and he served as coordinator of applied linguistics courses at the University of Sydney for eight years. He also served on the staff of Garden City School of Ministries and on the board of the Creation Science Foundation. He died in his nineties in 2009[3].

Works

Taylor's books include the decisive source for information on the Ugandan language Nkore-Kiga.

References

  1. ^ inauthor:"Charles V. Taylor" - Google Books. http://books.google.com/books?q=inauthor:%22Charles+V.+Taylor%22&lr=&sa=N&start=0. Retrieved 8 December 2009. 
  2. ^ Taylor, Charles. "Gospel Essentials". http://www.pastornet.net.au/renewal/journal10/i-taylor.html. Retrieved 8 December 2009. 
  3. ^ "Charles V Taylor". Creation Ministries International. http://creation.com/charles-v-taylor. Retrieved 9 December 2009.