A Bible for the plowboy. (translation into English by William Tyndale)

From: Commonweal | Date: April 11, 1997| Author: Cahill, Elizabeth Kirkland | Copyright information

William Tyndale's translation of the Bible into English was inspired by his desire to bring the Scriptures closer to the poorly educated people. During his time, only educated people could read Latin. The two surviving copies are on exhibit along with other versions at the New York Public Library.

Tyndale at the New York Public Library

At last count, the Bible has been published in more than 1,700 English vernaculars. It is difficult, amid the proliferation, to comprehend ...

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