1. Tyndale: The Man Who Gave God an English Voice
    David Teems
    Thomas Nelson / 2011 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Willtellall
    Michigan
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Exceeded Expectations
    January 30, 2012
    Willtellall
    Michigan
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
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    Though well researched, the book is never academically dry. It often reads like a novel, with surprising turns of insight, bringing Tyndale and his times to life in entertaining and eventful ways.
  2. Vera
    North Carolina
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Tyndale gives the plowman the Word of God
    January 7, 2012
    Vera
    North Carolina
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
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    Meet William Tyndale, a contemporary of Martin Luther, and Thomas Moore. David Teems presents a thorough history of the life and work of William Tyndale and how he was persecuted because he wished to create a Bible in the language of the people of his time and place - the English. Previous to this time (by two centuries) Wycliff, translated the Bible into English. Wycliff's English Bible did, indeed, impact the translation work done by Tyndale. Tyndale's work was, however, translated from the original Greek language. The author of this biography of Tyndale, David Teems references only slightly Wycliff's translation in this book.

    The Catholic Church did not allow translations they did not endorse or create and persecuted anyone involved in such activity. They certainly did not want the Bible placed in the hands of people other than clergy. If you are at all familiar with the period of history dealing with the Reformation, the Renaissance, and the controlling power that the Catholic Church held over all social levels during that period, you already have a grasp of the difficulties facing Tyndale. However, Tyndale desired to see the Scriptures in his own language for his own people. Therefore, he endured hardship, banishment, peril, and censorship all causing him to move from his homeland. Eventually his choice to bring God's Word to the English in their own language cost him his life.

    "Lord! Open the King of England's eyes"

    were his last spoken words.

    So you ask, just what is Tyndale's legacy? We don't hear a lot about the Tyndale translation. It gets about as much mention historically as Wycliff's and other Biblical translation works. However, the beautiful language in the Bible - the King James Bible - has it's "first appearance, or first mention" in the Tyndale Bible. These include the beautifully phrased wording given to us by the workmanship and pen of William Tyndale.

    I found David Teem's biography of Tyndale interesting yet difficult to read. It is not a casual read. Teems examines Tyndale's work paralleling it with works of more modern writers such as Thomas Wolfe. I find this inappropriate because we are dealing with vastly differing types of writing and periods in which these literary giants wrote. Tyndale's "style" and literary genius of expression are or should be directly attributable to the work that he was accomplishing because he was translating directly from the original languages into his own and his work was of a "holy" nature and not that of the secular world.

    We in Christendom have much for which to be grateful because of the writings of William Tyndale as well as his beautiful translation of Scripture - Old and New Testaments.

    Behold the lamb of God

    I am the way, the truth, and the life

    In my father's house are many mansions

    For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory

    Seek, and ye shall find

    With God all things are possible

    In him we live, move, and have our being

    Be not weary in well doing

    Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith

    Behold, I stand at the door and knock

    Let not your hearts be troubled

    The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak

    For my yoke is easy and my burden is light

    Fight the good fight

    (These phrases made their first appearance in translations

    of the Scriptures by Tyndale. pg. xx Prologue, Tyndale)

    I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for a review. I was not required to render a positive review. Opinions expressed are my own.

    NOTE: There are short bio-histories of William Tyndale online. The following link substantiates David Teem's disclosure and collaboration that William Tyndale's New Testament was translated from the original Greek and not from the works of Wycliffe and Luther. http://www.greatsite.com/timeline-english-bible-history/william-tyndale.htmlEnglish Bible History-William Tyndale

    This review is on my blog: http://ChatWithVera.blogspot.com
  3. Logan
    New Zealand
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Well written
    May 25, 2012
    Logan
    New Zealand
    Quality: 5
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    I never knew much about this influential man, even as Teem's confesses he is often just a 'ghost of a man' when it comes to biographic information. So it is difficult to build up a true picture of Tyndale who left a permanent indelible mark upon English speaking Christians. His translation of the Bible into English has served as the foundation on which other translations seek to build. Even the venerable King James Bible owes much to Tyndale from the century prior.

    So this is the man that this book seeks to biography. Teems seems to meander around behind Tyndale, turning over the loose rocks or peering through the bushes as he seeks to build up the fullest possible picture of the man. The narrative looks to those around Tyndale, to understand his associates and opponents is to understand something of him.

    It makes for a fulfilling and interesting read and is certainly not a dry intellectual account, although Teems has plenty of research to call on no doubt.

    I received the book through BookSneeze.
  4. Cowperthwaitefamily
    Thomaston, Maine
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: male
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent and informative read
    January 9, 2012
    Cowperthwaitefamily
    Thomaston, Maine
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: male
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    "Tyndale: The man who gave God an English voice" is a book that gives great historical and biographical insight into the world of Christians during the 16th century in England, weaving facts and quotes into a well crafted tale to bring vibrancy to a life that ended nearly five centuries ago. Well known for his intellect and integrity before God, William Tyndale surely is a great subject for such an in depth book as this is. From the major players to those behind the scenes, each character is developed with great depth and gives more than a sense of knowledge, but adds in the senses of sight, taste, and touch to such characters as Anne Boleyn, King Henry VIII, and even the dark strength of Thomas More. Heroes and villains come to life in the pages of David Teems writing.

    The author draws you to more than knowledge of the character and life of Tyndale, but makes you feel some of what he must have felt living a life of exile for his beliefs and obedience to God. Abounding with quotes from other works of the period, one could easily become fully immersed in such a tale, even enough to truly feel the fear and trepidation that were the hallmark of William Tyndale's life.

    Though other books have drawn me to feel compassion for the characters and to know more of history, this book digs into the depths of the human soul, to challenge one's perception of long held beliefs that may indeed be more part of church history than the plan God designed the church to be. Taking on issues of power and trust within religious circles, this book is sure to raise a few eyebrows in disgust, and yet the story is evidence that sometimes one must break the mold of what we think we know to find what is truly God's design. A work of art that does true justice to the language of literature lovers, David Teems has left a great impression on this readers to be sure.
  5. Annie Kate
    Canada
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Brilliant book on Tyndale & the Reformation
    April 5, 2012
    Annie Kate
    Canada
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    You may know the story of Tyndale, a man consumed by the goal to translate the Bible so every English plough boy could read it, a man hunted as a heretic and eventually martyred for his work.

    Tyndale by David Teems does not focus on this story, but rather tells the tale of his work, his world, and his influence on the English language. With extensive research and numerous excerpts from the writings of Tyndale and others, Teems shows how Tyndale was shaped by the Word, not by the violent and crude world around him. He shows how Tyndale's translation of the Bible, echoed in the King James Version, formed the basis of modern English, deeply influencing Shakespeare and all who followed. And he explains Tyndale's beliefs, expressed in his books as well as in his Bible notes.

    This is a brilliant book, illuminating the Reformation era as much as Tyndale's life. I expected to learn about Tyndale when I picked up this book. I also learned about the English language, Sir Thomas More, everyday assumptions of the day, and serving God–the quotes from Tyndale abound with insight on serving God.

    Teems is unlike his subject, though. His language is high flown and occasionally bombastic. His assumptions and comments show a man who seems, to me, to stand aside from rather than beside Tyndale.

    If you are looking for a story about Tyndale, you will need to look elsewhere. If, however, you're looking for a careful analysis of his work, personality, language use, and times, this book will be a joy, except where the author intrudes. Recommended for older teens and adults.
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