William Tyndale - A Man of Vision.
For this work Tyndale was martyred.
Tyndale's“ New Testament” 1526.
Tyndale therefore had to write seeking an interview.
Why did Tunstall so deliberately snub Tyndale?
Tyndale was not so blind.
Wycliffe and Tyndale were persecuted for translating the Bible.
What was William Tyndale's goal in translating the Bible?
But there was no evidence to convict Tyndale of heresy.
Why were the clergy so bitterly opposed to Tyndale's translation?
Thus, Catholic officials believed that Tyndale's translation promoted“heretical” and“anti-clerical” ideals.
Among them was John Stokesley who had known Tyndale at Oxford.
Although Tyndale had a letter of introduction,
Tunstall would not see him.
One thing is certain: Tyndale was hard at work translating the Greek Scriptures.
And what became of William Tyndale and his translation, mentioned at the outset?
Another Bible translator was William Tyndale, who was put to death in 1536.
Tyndale matter- of- factly challenged their opinions by opening the Bible
and showing them scriptures.
Soon, only two remained and Tyndale himself was burned at the stake in 1536.
In memorable words, Tyndale's reply was:‘ I defy the Pope and all his laws.
Tyndale likewise held to the word“ resurrection,” rejecting purgatory
and consciousness after death as unbiblical.
Constantly hounded by Church and State, Tyndale continued working in hiding in Antwerp, Belgium.
Tyndale's“ New Testament” of 1526-
one of only two known complete copies that escaped the flames.
In this regard, Tyndale referred to Matthew 22:
30- 32 and 1 Corinthians 15: 12- 19.
William Tyndale was martyred( in 1536) for what he did to make the
Bible available in English.
Whether Tunstall eventually deigned to meet Tyndale is not clear,
but his message was,‘ My house is full.
Tyndale had fond hopes that Tunstall would extend friendship
and patronage and accept his offer to translate the Scriptures.
Some of these were the Bibles that Bishop Tunstall bought and burned, unknowingly helping Tyndale to continue his work!
London scholar David Daniell
writes:“ It would surely have struck Tyndale's readers forcibly that the name of God was newly revealed.”.
Three prominent doctors of divinity from the Catholic Louvain University, where
Phillips had enrolled, were on the commission that tried Tyndale.
During his stay with the Walsh family, Tyndale had fearlessly spoken out against the ignorance and bigotry of the local clergy.