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William Tyndale's Bible was the very first [[English language]] Bible to appear in print. It was first published in the year 1525. The Tyndale Bible came under heavy critisism from many Catholics who were unhappy with the idea of a Bible which was written in a language other than [[Latin]].

William Tyndale's Bible was the very first [[English language]] Bible translated from the ancient Greek rather than the Latin [[Vulgate]].<ref>The Wycliffe Bible was the first English translation, but it was based on the Latin [[Vulgate]], which was itself a translation.</ref>  The Tyndale Bible was first published in the year 1525. The Tyndale Bible came under heavy criticism from Catholics authorities who were unhappy with the idea of a Bible which was written in a language other than [[Latin]].

Many people in the Christian world could not read latin, and priests had to translate the Bible to their congregations. However, Tyndale decided that every person in [[Christendom]] should have a Bible written in their own language, so that they could read the Bible themselves.

Many people in the Christian world could not read Latin, and priests had to translate the Bible to their congregations. However, Tyndale decided that every person in [[Christendom]] should have a Bible written in their own language, so that they could read the Bible themselves.

However a non-Latin Bible was illegal due to Church law, and Tyndale's Bible was banned, and Tyndale himself burned at the stake.

At the time a non-Latin Bible was illegal under both English and Church law, and Tyndale's Bible was banned, and Tyndale himself was burned at the stake in Belgium.

==References==

==References==

http://www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/changlang/writtenword/tyndale/tyndalelang.html

http://www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/changlang/writtenword/tyndale/tyndalelang.html

[[Category:Bible Versions]]

[[Category:Bible Versions]]