At a time when owning an English Bible could mean death, Tyndale defied both crown and church to make Scripture accessible to ordinary people. This compelling and accessible biography traces his journey from humble beginnings in Gloucestershire to his studies at Oxford and Cambridge, and ultimately to his dangerous mission across Europe.
Follow Tyndale’s groundbreaking work translating the Bible directly from Hebrew and Greek into English—an achievement that would later influence the King James Bible and shape the development of the English language itself. Explore his bold writings against clerical corruption, his years in exile, and the betrayal that led to his martyrdom.
Drawing on historical sources, this book reveals Tyndale not only as a reformer, but also as a linguist, theologian, and spiritual pioneer. His work laid the foundations for religious freedom, biblical literacy, and the global spread of Christianity.
Clear, engaging, and deeply informative, William Tyndale is essential reading for anyone interested in church history, biblical translation, the Protestant Reformation, and English history.
Discover the story of the man who gave the Bible to the English people—and changed history forever.