Birth of John Tyndale
Historical person
John Tyndale Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Tyndale, based on 10 World History Database records associated with England.
Chronological biography
1494
1526
Publication of "Bible", completes an English version of the Bible. 1st copies of New Testament are smuggled into London
Publishes a translation of the New Testament in English
Never returns to England. Forced to write in exile, sets sail for Germany & the Low Countries
Seeks exile near Antwerp
Publishes a translation of the New Testament in English
Harry Phillips, an agent of Henry VIII, arrests John Tyndale for heresy
1528
Publication of "Obedience of a Christian Man", defends Christian equality. "God hath made the King in every realm judge over all, & over him there is no judge"
Publication of "Obedience of a Christian Man", defends Christian equality. "God hath made the King in every realm judge over all, & over him there is no judge"
1530
Publication of "Practice of Prelates", denounces Henry VIIIs divorce from Catherine
Record provenance
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