Obedience of a Christian Man and How Christian Rulers Ought to Govern
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William Tyndale war ein englischer Gelehrter und eine Schlüsselfigur der protestantischen Reformation. Sein größter Beitrag war seine Übersetzung der Bibel ins Englische, die erste, die direkt aus hebräischen und griechischen Texten schöpfte und die erste, die den Buchdruck nutzte. Tyndales Übersetzung stellte die Autorität der Kirche und des englischen Rechts, das den Zugang zur englischen Schrift einschränkte, direkt in Frage. Seine Arbeit spiegelt den Einfluss des Humanismus und früher Reformatoren wider, wobei er bestrebt war, die Bibel einem breiteren Publikum zugänglich zu machen.
The Parker Society was the London-based Anglican society that printed in fifty-four volumes the works of the leading English Reformers of the sixteenth century. It was formed in 1840 and disbanded in 1855 when its work was completed. Named after Matthew Parker -- the first Elizabethan Archbishop of Canterbury, who was known as a great collector of books -- the stimulus for the foundation of the society was provided by the Tractarian movement, led by John Henry Newman and Edward B. Pusey. Some members of this movement spoke disparagingly of the English Reformation, and so some members of the Church of England felt the need to make available in an attractive form the works of the leaders of that Reformation.
being a verbatim reprint of the edition of M.CCCCC.XXX : compared with Tyndale's Genesis of 1534, and the Pentateuch in the Vulgate, Luther, and Matthew's Bible, with various collations and pr
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In this illuminating work, Henry Walter provides a detailed exposition of the New Testament writings of William Tyndale. With insightful notes and commentary, Walter sheds light on some of the most important theological concepts and controversies of the time. Whether you're a scholar of religious studies or simply interested in the history of Christian thought, Exposition and Notes is an essential addition to your reading list.
Three of the most significant voices of the English Reformation are brought together in this authoritative collection. Explore the theological debates and political tensions that prompted Tindal, Frith, and Barnes to challenge the established church and risk everything for their beliefs.