Share

This week in Christian history: Pope warns against ‘Americanism’, Robert Boyle, Bible translator dies

By Michael Gryboski, Editor

Miles Coverdale dies - January 20, 1569

Miles Coverdale (c.1488-1569), a bishop who helped to translate the first published English language Bible.
Miles Coverdale (c.1488-1569), a bishop who helped to translate the first published English language Bible. | Public Domain

This week marks the anniversary of when Bishop Miles Coverdale, a Protestant Reformation leader who helped William Tyndale translate the Bible into English, passed away.

Ordained a priest in 1514 and later made an Augustinian friar at Cambridge, Coverdale came to support the Protestant Reformation and at one point had to flee England due to persecution.

“In 1529 he helped William Tyndale (q.v.) translate the Pentateuch in Hamburg and then apparently settled in Antwerp, where he translated the Bible,” explained Britannica.

“He later returned to England and took up the Reform cause, translating tracts and editing the Great Bible (1539). In 1540 Henry VIII’s religious policies forced him to flee, and he settled in Strasbourg. After Henry’s death he returned to England, supported the new Protestant religious line, and was made bishop of Exeter (1551).” 

Follow Michael Gryboski on Twitter or Facebook

You’ve readarticles in the last 30 days.

Was this article helpful?

Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone.

Our work is made possible by the generosity of supporters like you. Your contributions empower us to continue breaking stories that matter, providing clarity from a biblical worldview, and standing for truth in an era of competing narratives.

By making a recurring donation or a one-time donation of any amount, you’re helping to keep CP’s articles free and accessible for everyone.

We’re sorry to hear that.

Hope you’ll give us another try and check out some other articles. Return to homepage.

Most Popular