Tyndale: The Man Who Gave God an English Voiceby David Teems
“I am the light of the world”
“For the just shall live by faith”
“A man after God's own heart”
“The glory of the Lord”
These are familiar phrases to us, and when we hear them our minds probably travel to the well-known King James Version of the Bible. But these words were actually penned by William Tyndale and first appeared in his New Testament, published in 1526. Known as a “heretic” in his home country of England for his writings, Tyndale was passionate about translating the Bible into English, so that even the “plowboy” could read the Scriptures in his own language. But the Catholic Church was the supreme authority in England, and any religious writings in English were strictly forbidden. For most of his life, Tyndale was on the run, writing and publishing in secrecy to avoid imprisonment. He accomplished his goal, but eventually was captured and put to death for his beliefs and his work.
David Teems has written a compelling and very informative history of William Tyndale, especially when you consider how little is actually known about the translator himself. Looking to Tyndale's writings for inspiration as well as examining contemporaries of Tyndale, such as Luther, King Henry VIII, Thomas More, and Cardinal Wolsey, Mr. Teems gives us a glimpse into the life of this man of God. Reading this book has caused me to think about the price that has been paid so that we can read the Bible and worship freely. I would highly recommend this book to my family and friends.
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