João Ferreira Annes de Almeida, pron. , (1628–1691), was a PortugueseProtestantpastor; the eponymous Bible translation he began also goes by his name. Ferreira de Almeida, born in Torres de Tavares Portugal, is best known for his translation of the Bible into Portuguese, which he began at the age of 16, and continued translating until his death. He translated the New Testament completely and many books of the Old Testament (Hebrew Scripture). The translation was completed by his friend, Jacob op den Akker.
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