William Tyndale

English Protestant Bible translator

William Tyndale - English Protestant Bible translator
Born

None
None years ago

Died

October 6th, 1536
489 years ago — None years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

England

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Born around 1494, this individual significantly contributed to the translation of the Bible into English. The work involved translating the New Testament and parts of the Old Testament, which played a crucial role in the spread of Protestantism in England. Tyndale's translations were among the first to utilize the original texts in Hebrew and Greek, making the scriptures more accessible to the common person. His efforts led to persecution, resulting in execution in 1536. Tyndale's work laid the foundation for later English translations, including the King James Version.

Translated the New Testament into English

Pioneered the use of original Hebrew and Greek texts

Executed for heresy in 1536

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