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However ,  he  is  little  known,  and  evidently no  detailed  biographical  presentation  of his  life  and  work  has ever  been  made  available  to  date.  It  is  my  hope  that  the  fol­lowing  pages  will  provide  useful  information and  insights, not only  about  this  person, but  also  into  the  missionary  task and life  situation  in  which  his  lifetime  of  service was  offered. 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