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Cooper, William Barrett
1857
Cooper, W. B. (William Barrett)
The Life and Work of William Tindale
$aCanada :$bLongmans, Green and Co.,$c1924,pubdate 1925.
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"The Life and Work of William Tindale" by William Barrett Cooper is a biography written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life, struggles, and contributions of William Tindale, an important figure in the English Reformation known for his translation of the Bible into English. The narrative outlines Tindale's formative years, his efforts to make the Scriptures accessible to common people, and the significant impact of his work on English literature and society. This biography provides a comprehensive overview of Tindale's life, emphasizing his deep commitment to translating the Bible, amidst the oppressive atmosphere of early 16th century England, where such endeavors could lead to persecution and martyrdom. The author chronicles Tindale's experiences at Cambridge and Oxford, his interactions with notable figures of the time, including Luther and Erasmus, and his eventual exile and struggles in Europe to publish his translations. The text highlights Tindale's vision that ordinary people should be able to read Scripture in their own language, a mission that ultimately cost him his life, yet resulted in the lasting legacy of the English Bible as we know it today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Clergy -- England -- Biography
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
Category: History - Religious
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