The Tyndale New Testament, 1526 Edition--Genuine leather, black

The first English Bible translated from the original languages

William Tyndale believed the Bible should be available in the vernacular—the common people’s speech. He famously declared, “The boy that driveth the plough shall know more of the Scripture than [an educated man].” Though forbidden by the Church to translate the New Testament into English, Tyndale’s determination resulted in its finally being printed in Germany in 1526. Smuggled into England, the Tyndale New Testament was a monumental success. The simple, direct language of many of its verses has resonated down the centuries.

William Tyndale’s legacy stems from his having translated the Scriptures in a way that made the most of the emerging English tongue. Bible collectors and anyone interested in the history of the English Bible will treasure this unique volume.

• Co-publication with the renowned British Library
• Facsimile of one of only two complete copies from Peter Schoeffer’s 1526 printing, held in the British Library’s collection
• Features clear, legible type and original, color illustrations
• Authoritative new introduction by David Daniell (Emeritus Professor of English Language and Literature at University College London; founder and first Chairman of the Tyndale Society)
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If you're a student of the Bible and history, then you know what an important piece of English history the William Tyndale translation of the New Testament is. To make it available in such a quality reproduction as this makes it a true teasure to have in your personal library. I cannot recommend it highly enough. This is a wonderfully made Bible. The genuine leather binding is heavy and sturdy. The pages are thick and gold-edged. The recreation of the pages from the British Library's copy is of the utmost clarity. Buy it. Read it. Enjoy it. Learn from it. Live by it. As Tyndale translates in John 6 - "It is the spirit that quickens, the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak unto you are spirit and life."

This is a wonderful piece of Biblical history and I'm so glad that it has been made available. There is so much there with extra notes and helps and especially the preface to the book of Romans, it makes you wish that you could read Middle English fluently. I can make out some of it, especially those passages that I have memorized. I is well worth having and preserving for posterity. It is beautifully presented and well constructed. Thanks so much.

This is a very beautiful facsimile of the Tyndale New Testament, 1526. The Introduction by David Daniell is scholarly and informative. Each book begins with a color miniature or letter in color. There are other color letters along the text. The work ends with a note "To the Reder" and handwritten notes. Very impressive.

Awesome! Although the Bible is small, it's a very beautiful Bible. The pages are thick and very colorful. Well worth the price, a bargain to say the least. Even with UPS 2nd Day Airmail, it was still cheaper than Amazon. I will now buy all of my Bibles and references from christianbook.com

On the one hand, this is a facsimile copy of what was an illegal book in 1526, and even today bootleg literature isn't noted for its high production standards. On the other, Hendrickson is a well regarded modern publishing house, and the British Library doesn't normally spend a million pounds to buy something that is physically tat - even if it's 500 year old tat. The only things this copy lacks in my opinion are a title page (which is missing from the BL original, but is in a copy rediscovered in Stuttgart in 2004), and a translation of the Latin remarks about a painting in an appendix. I originally bought this work for its historic importance as the first known English NT translation from the original Greek. I've since given my original copy as a present to an uncle, and ordered two more - one for myself, and one for my god-daughter's 21st birthday. I've done all this amidst an ongoing economy drive in my house, so if you still can't grasp how readable, artistically pleasing and historically important the Tyndale 1526 NT is - I can only add: buy this book. It's a steal at this price... even with the high cost of shipping to the UK.

This is a treasure. Besides the leather and all that, the treasure is the words therein, a very real feast for those wanting to see earlier Bibles. I also bought recently the Wycliffe New Testament at a closeout store, and I'm totally delighted with seeing these treasures, and even more I would deem them as priceless for what they contain. I am so thankful for them. Thank you CBD for all that you offer. God bless you in Jesus' Name.

This is a great purchase for those interested in the history of the English Bible. It really gives you a feel of the original printing, not just a reprint of the text. Each page is reproduced in color, showing even the marks and paper stains. It is also very well made: sturdy leather cover and binding; thick pages. I'm impressed that such a well preserved 1526 version exists! And "thank you" to the British Library for releasing it to Hendrickson for publishing. Normally, we can only view pieces of history like this for moments at a time in a museum. Well worth the money.

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