The New Testament 1526: The First English Bible Translated From the Original Languages - Couverture rigide

Tyndale, William

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1598562908 ISBN 13 : 9781598562903

Editeur : Hendrickson Publishers Inc, 2008

Synopsis

William Tyndale believed the Bible should be available in the vernacular--the common people's speech. He famously declared, "The boy that driveth the plough shall know more of the Scripture than [an educated man]."

Though forbidden by the church to translate the New Testament into English, Tyndale's determination resulted in its finally being printed in Germany in 1526. Smuggled into England, the Tyndale New Testament was a monumental success. The simple, direct language of many of its verses has resonated down the centuries.

William Tyndale's legacy stems from his having translated the Scriptures in a way that made the most of the emerging English tongue. Bible collectors and anyone interested in the history of the English Bible will treasure this unique volume.

Features:

• Co-publication with the renowned British Library
• Facsimile of one of only two complete copies from Peter Schoeffer's 1526 printing, held in the British Library's collection
• Features clear, legible type and original, color illustrations
• Authoritative new introduction by David Daniell (Emeritus Professor of English Language and Literature at University College London; founder and first Chairman of the Tyndale Society)
• Ribbon marker

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The publication in 1526 of a modestly-priced pocket edition of the New Testament in English was arguably the most important single event in the history of the English Reformation. Between 1525 and 1535 Thomas Tyndale gave us the English Bible, translating the whole of the New Testament and half the Old Testament. His pocket-sized Bibles were smuggled into England, ruthlessly sought out by the Church, confiscated and destroyed. Tyndale himself was condemned as a heretic, strangled and burned outside Brussels in 1536. This volume is a complete facsimile of William Tyndale's pioneering translation of the New Testament from Greek into English, held at the British Library, and only one of the two last copies remaining in the world. The British Library produced an edition of the Tyndale Bible with original spelling but a modern typeface. It has sold over 10,000 copies and remains one of our most popular and well received titles.

Biographie de l'auteur

David Daniell is Chairman of the Tyndale Society and has written and lectured extensively on the Tyndale Bibles.He is author of William Tyndale: A Biography (Yale University Press 2001).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hendrickson Publishers Inc
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1598562908
• ISBN 13: 9781598562903
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 720
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible