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01.14.2009 1:28 am

William Tyndale’s 1526 edition of The New Testament

SPECIAL TO THE POST-DISPATCH

You don’t need this New Testament, but if you get your hands on one, I promise that you will enjoy it.

It is a facsimile of William Tyndale’s 1526 New Testament, the first English Bible translated from the original languages. Take a look at the photo below to get an idea of the excellent production quality - very clear type and excellent color.

Tyndale biographer David Danell offers an introduction to this New Testament, bringing us into the dangerous world of Tyndale - a martyr for the Christian faith and the freedom of access to Scripture in one’s own language.

Tyndale believed the Bible could and should be available in every man’s own tongue. He knew the outcome of Bible transmission would be spiritual renewal, famously saying, “The boy that driveth the plough shall know more of the Scripture than an educated man.”

This publication of Tyndale’s New Testament provides great opportunity to talk to your…

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