S9E1. The Long Road to the English Bible. William Tyndale's life and legacy, part 1

This is the first episode in our new series exploring William Tyndale’s life, Bible translation, and legacy. Tony Watkins interviews experts in the sixteenth century and the history of the Bible. In this first episode, they explore the history of Bible translation prior to William Tyndale and the cultural context in which he lived and worked.

We’re very grateful for contributions from:

• Bruce Gordon, the Titus Street Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Yale Divinity School, and author of The Bible a Global History
• Alec Ryrie, Professor of the History of Christianity at the University of Durham
• Simon Burton, John Laing Senior Lecturer in Reformation History at the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh
• Karl Gunther, historian of the Reformation from the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education in the University of Florida

Link to Season 5 of the Tyndale House Podcast on New Testament manuscripts: https://tyndalehouse.com/2025/01/16/s5e1-what-is-a-manuscript-and-why-should-we-study-them/

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