Fox, Silas F. (Silas Fowler), 1893-

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Missionary and evangelist; born on December 22, 1893 in Josephsburg, AB; converted, 1912; graduated from Toronto Bible College, 1916; served in Telegu-speaking India with Ceylon and India General Missions, 1917-1924; continued to work in India as an independent missionary and evangelist, 1925-1968; established Christian newspaper in India and served as editor; known for his use of flamboyant methods (using magic lanterns slides and sandwhich boards) to attract attention to the Gospel; married Emma Grau, 1916, and had six children.

From the description of Papers of Silas Fox, 1949-1973. (Wheaton College). WorldCat record id: 31200229

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Baptism
Buddhist
Evangelistic work
Glossolalia
Idols and images
Mass media in religion
Millennialism
Missionaries
Missions
Missions
Missions to Buddhists
Preaching
Second Advent
Telugu language
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Birth 1893

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