Best biography of william tyndale bible translation
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William Tyndale
English biblical scholar, translator, and reformer (–)
"Tyndale" redirects here. For the English family, see Tyndall. For other uses, see Tyndale (disambiguation).
William Tyndale | |
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16th-century engraving of William Tyndale | |
| Born | c.&#; South Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | (aged&#;42) near Vilvoorde, Duchy of Brabant, Habsburg Netherlands |
| Cause&#;of death | Execution by strangulation then burning |
| Alma&#;mater | Magdalen Hall, Oxford University of Cambridge |
| Years&#;active | to |
| Known&#;for | Translation of the Penteteuch and New Testament into Early Modern English |
| Notable work | Tyndale Bible |
William Tyndale (;[1] sometimes spelled Tynsdale, Tindall, Tindill, Tyndall; c.&#; &#; October ) was an English Biblical scholar and linguist who became a leading figure in the ProtestantReformation in the years leading up to his execution.
He translated much of the Bible into English, and was influenced by the works of pr