The Life and Work of William Tindale
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About This Book
Cooper begins with Tyndale's early life, detailing his upbringing in Gloucestershire, England, and his education at Oxford and Cambridge. The author emphasizes Tyndale's early realization of the importance of translating the Bible into vernacular English, a task he saw as essential for the spiritual enlightenment of the laity. Tyndale's strong conviction and theological insights led him to challenge the established church's authority, particularly its resistance to translating the Scriptures.The narrative continues to recount Tyndale's arduous journey as he moved to continental Europe to pursu...
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- THE LIFE AND WORK OF WILLIAM TINDALE
- PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION
- PREFACE
- CONTENTS
- ILLUSTRATIONS
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER I. CONDITIONS IN ENGLAND
- CHAPTER II. THE MAKING OF TINDALE
- CHAPTER III. AT LITTLE SODBURY
- CHAPTER IV. IN LONDON
- CHAPTER V. IN EXILE; (1) INTERCOURSE WITH LUTHER
- CHAPTER VI. IN EXILE: (2) TRANSLATING THE NEW TESTAMENT
- Wyclif—1380
- Tyndale—1536
- Authorized—1611
- CHAPTER VII. PERSONALITY
- CHAPTER VIII. CONCLUSION
- INDEX
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