S9E2. A Turning Point in English History: William Tyndale’s Life and Legacy, part 2

S9E2. A Turning Point in English History: William Tyndale’s Life and Legacy, part 2

Author: Tyndale House, Cambridge February 12, 2026 Duration: 31:48
This is the second episode in our series exploring William Tyndale’s life, Bible translation, and legacy. In this episode, Tony Watkins interviews experts in the sixteenth century and the history of the Bible to explore William Tyndale’s life leading up to the publication of his New Testament in 1526. This was the first to be translated directly from Greek into English, and the first New Testament to be printed in English. We’re very grateful for contributions from: Bruce Gordon, the Titus St...

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