God's Bestseller: William Tyndale, Thomas More, and the Writing of the English Bible---A Story of Martyrdom and Betrayal
by Brian Moynahan
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The book explores the life and work of William Tyndale, focusing on his role in translating the Bible into English and the religious and political challenges he faced in the process. It delves into the historical context of the early 16th century, highlighting the tension between the Catholic Church and reformist figures like Tyndale. The narrative provides insights into the persecution of heretics, drawing parallels between Tyndale and earlier figures such as John Wycliffe. Tyndale's show more commitment to making the scriptures accessible to ordinary people is a central theme, as is the broader impact of his translation on the Reformation. Intended for readers interested in religious history, the book aims to illuminate Tyndale's enduring legacy in the context of the Protestant Reformation. show lessTags
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A useful counterpoint to the notion of the bible being a direct divinely written timeless document. This traces the struggles for the Tyndale English translation which was to go on and form 80% of the king James or authorised versions. Had Thomas More succeeded in tracking down Tyndale earlier then a very different English bible may have emerged.
Fascinating story of Tyndale's translation of the Bible into English. So much opposition, Particular focus on William Tyndale and Sir Thomas More, who seemed a nasty piece of work...
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The author was a foreign correspondent and latterly European Editor of the Sunday Times (London). His biographies and histories include the prize-winning The Russian Century, William Tyndale: If God Spare My Life, and The Faith. He writes for several British and American newspapers. He lives in London (England).
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2002
- People/Characters
- Thomas More
- Important places
- England, UK
- Important events
- Protestant Reformation
- Dedication
- For Alison Taylor, my god-daughter
Classifications
- Genres
- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 270.6 — Religion History of Christianity History, geographic treatment, biography of Christianity Reformation; Counter reformation (1517-1648)
- LCC
- BR350 .T8 .M578 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christianity Christianity History By period Modern period
- BISAC
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- 223
- Popularity
- 145,920
- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (4.17)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 4
- ASINs
- 1
