William Tyndale Research Paper

In this paper I will prove that William Tyndale dedicated his life to the sacred and painstaking work of translating the New Testament and therefore making the bible accessible for all ordinary people to not just read, but understand as his writing style was vivid and eloquent. In spite of the consequences, being labeled a heretic, and ultimately a martyr, Tyndale’s bravery and personal faith in Christ, rather than the sole reliance of the church, demonstrated his determination to provide the gospel for all to understand. Little is known of Tyndale’s childhood and upbringing as he was a secluded man who offered little if any history of himself to others. Born in 1494 in England Tyndale “was an eager and talented child” (Moynahan, 2002, p.5) who excelled at the Magdalen School in Oxford and continued onto and eventually attended …show more content…
The church’s firm opposition to Tyndale’s translation into English was viewed as barbaric and blasphemy. My view of Tyndale is that he had a very strong desire and commitment to ensure that Word of God be accessible to all in their native tongues. To further this point, Moynahan (2002) makes a beautiful interpretation of Tyndale’s passion and determination to bring the Word of God to all by saying, “His love for his great Bible project is palpable” (p.195). His workmanship on translation can be seen in almost every passage of the New and Old Testament, and we ought to be in gratitude for the opportunity to read from the work of the “Father of the English Bible.” Tyndale’s strong will and labor of love to reach all people through his translation of the Bible will be a lasting influence for