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+ Born near Gloucestershire, England, William Tyndale was a scholar and theologian
+ who dedicated his life to a singular mission: making the Bible accessible to
+ every English-speaking person. After studying at Oxford and Cambridge, he became
+ convinced that Scripture should be available in the common tongue, famously
+ declaring that even a plowboy should be able to read God's Word.
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+ In 1525, Tyndale completed the first English translation of the New Testament
+ directly from the original Greek—a revolutionary achievement. Despite fierce
+ opposition from church authorities who suppressed his work, over 18,000 copies
+ were printed by the time of his death. He also translated the Pentateuch and
+ other portions of the Old Testament from Hebrew.
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+ Tyndale was captured in Antwerp in 1535 and executed for heresy in October 1536.
+ Yet his legacy endures: his elegant prose and faithful scholarship shaped English
+ Bible translations for nearly 400 years, forming the foundation of the beloved
+ King James Version of 1611. His courage and conviction transformed how millions
+ would encounter Scripture for generations to come.
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