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The New Testament Translated by William Tyndale
The First English New Testament Translated from Greek
Book • 1526
William Tyndale's translation of the New Testament into English, published in 1526, was a groundbreaking work that marked the first time the New Testament was translated into English directly from the Greek text.
This translation was highly influential and laid the foundation for later English Bible translations, including the King James Version.
Tyndale's work was a significant contribution to the Protestant Reformation and had a profound impact on the English language, introducing new words such as 'Passover' and 'scapegoat'.
Despite facing severe opposition and eventual execution for heresy, Tyndale's translations continued to spread Reformation ideas across the English-speaking world.
This translation was highly influential and laid the foundation for later English Bible translations, including the King James Version.
Tyndale's work was a significant contribution to the Protestant Reformation and had a profound impact on the English language, introducing new words such as 'Passover' and 'scapegoat'.
Despite facing severe opposition and eventual execution for heresy, Tyndale's translations continued to spread Reformation ideas across the English-speaking world.
