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The Murderous History of Bible Translations

by Harry Freedman
$9.90
The Murderous History of Bible Translations - Thryft
The Murderous History of Bible Translations - Thryft

Unique Untold tales of religious conflict and sacrifice.

This book is a gripping and eye-opening account of the tumultuous and often violent history behind the translation of the Bible. Through compelling storytelling, the author uncovers the struggles, sacrifices, and conflicts that surrounded the translation of the word of God. It sheds light on the unpredictable and deeply emotional reactions that can arise when religious convictions are called into question. A must-read for history enthusiasts and those interested in the interplay between faith and power.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Murderous History of Bible Translations

by Harry Freedman
$9.90
ISBN: 9781472921673
Authors: Harry Freedman
Publisher: Featherstone Education
Date of Publication: 2016-05-05
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Religion, History, Personal Development
Related Topics: Christian, History, Theology, Christian Non Fiction, Faith, Christianity
Goodreads rating: 3.68
(rated by 149 readers)

Description

In 1535, William Tyndale, the first man to produce an English version of the Bible in print, was captured and imprisoned in Belgium. A year later he was strangled and then burned at the stake. His co-translator was also burned. In that same year the translator of the first Dutch Bible was arrested and beheaded. These were not the first, nor were they the last instances of extreme violence against Bible translators. The Murderous History of Bible Translations tells the remarkable, and bloody, story of those who dared translate the word of God. The Bible has been translated far more than any other book. To our minds it is self-evident that believers can read their sacred literature in a language they understand. But the history of Bible translations is far more contentious than reason would suggest. Bible translations underlie an astonishing number of religious conflicts that have plagued the world. Harry Freedman, author of The Talmud: A Biography describes brilliantly the passions and strong emotions that arise when deeply held religious convictions are threatened or undermined. He tells of the struggle for authority and orthodoxy in a world where temporal power was always subjugated to the divine. A world in which the idea of a Bible for all was so important that many were willing to give up their time, their security and often their lives.
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Unique Untold tales of religious conflict and sacrifice.

This book is a gripping and eye-opening account of the tumultuous and often violent history behind the translation of the Bible. Through compelling storytelling, the author uncovers the struggles, sacrifices, and conflicts that surrounded the translation of the word of God. It sheds light on the unpredictable and deeply emotional reactions that can arise when religious convictions are called into question. A must-read for history enthusiasts and those interested in the interplay between faith and power.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.