It was an outlawed book, a text so dangerous "it could onlybe countered by the most vicious burnings, of books and men and women.
Author(s): David Teems
336 Pages
Biography + Autobiography, Religious

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About the Book

With thoughtful clarity and a reverence that comes through on every page, David Teems shares a story of intrigue and atrocity, betrayal and perseverance. This is how the Reformation officially reached English shores---and what it cost the men who brought it there.

Book Synopsis

It was an outlawed book, a text so dangerous "it could onlybe countered by the most vicious burnings, of books and men and women." Butwhat book could incite such violence and bloodshed? The year is 1526. It is theage of Henry VIII and his tragic Anne Boleyn, of Martin Luther and Thomas More.The times are treacherous. The Catholic Church controls almost every aspect ofEnglish life, including access to the very Word of God. And the church will do anythingto keep it that way.

Enter William Tyndale, the gifted, courageous "heretic" whodared translate the Word of God into English. He worked in secret, in exile, inperil, always on the move. Neither England nor the English language would everbe the same again.

With thoughtful clarity and a reverence that comes throughon every page, David Teems shares a story of intrigue and atrocity, betrayal andperseverance. This is how the Reformation officially reached English shores--andwhat it cost the men who brought it there.

Praise for David Teems' previous work Majestie

"Teems . . . pulls together the story of this enigmatic king[ James] with humor and pathos . . . [A] delightful read in every way." --PUBLISHERSWEEKLY

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)

Weight: .65 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 336

Genre: Biography + Autobiography

Sub-Genre: Religious

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Format: Paperback

Author: David Teems

Language: English

Street Date: January 2, 2012

TCIN: 77302730

UPC: 9781595552211

Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-8951

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q&A (5)

Q: What is the significance of Tyndale's work?

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A: Tyndale's work was significant as it challenged the Catholic Church's control over access to the Bible.
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Q: What type of book is this classified as?

AI Shopping Assistant - 15 days ago

A: This book is classified as a biography and autobiography within the religious genre.
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Q: Who is the main figure discussed in the book?

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A: The main figure discussed is William Tyndale, known for translating the Bible into English.
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Q: What themes are explored in the book?

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A: The book explores themes of intrigue, betrayal, perseverance, and the struggle for access to religious texts.
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