In this exhibit, Sacrifice of the Martyrs: The History of the English Bible, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the Bibles we have today. It is a fascinating story of smuggling, intrigue, fugitives, murder, and sacrifice.
Commissioned under King James I and completed by 47 of England’s finest scholars, the 1611 King James Bible stands as one of the most influential literary and religious works in the English-speaking…
This exhibit traces the early history of the English Bible, from the medieval efforts of John Wycliffe to the pre-Reformation forces that shaped its development. Set against a backdrop of…
This exhibit traces the life and legacy of William Tyndale, the brilliant scholar and fearless reformer who gave the English-speaking world its first printed Bible translated directly from the…
This article explores the life and legacy of John Wycliffe, the 14th-century English theologian known as the “Morning Star of the Reformation.” It examines the historical context of ecclesiastical…
History of the English Bible
