In the 1530s William Tyndale translated the first 14 books of the Old Testament into English from the original Hebrew, a translation that laid the foundation of all subsequent English Bibles, including the Authorised Version (King James Bible) of 1611. Tyndale was the first to translate the Hebrew Bible into English. At the time, that language was virtually unknown in England, and Tyndale had learned his Hebrew while he was exiled to the Low Countries and Germany for political reasons. The publication of Tyndale's Old Testament, on top of his earlier and later translations of the New Testament, outraged the clerical establishment by giving the people access to the word of God in English. Tyndale was hunted down and burned at the stake for blasphemy. Tyndale translated and printed the Pentateuch (first five books of the Old Testament) in 1530 as a pocket book, revising Genesis in 1534. He also translated and printed the Book of Jonah, probably in 1531. In addition, there is little doubt that he also translated the historical books of the Old Testament - Joshua to 2 Chronicles. The present volume contains the Pentateuch (unavailable except in an out-of-print and unreliablly edited Victorian facsimile) and the historical books, which have not been in print since 1551. The spelling in the texts has been modernized to show them as the modern productions they once were, and Tyndale's introductions and marginal notes are included.
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What Daniell did for Tyndale's translation of the New Testament ( LJ 2/15/90) he has now done for the latter's translation of the Old Testament (OT). In the introduction to this volume, he refers to the biographical information in the previous work, then focuses on the translation and publishing of Tyndale's OT. He offers nothing but praise for Tyndale's accomplishment, often touting his accuracy and phrasing above that of later translations. For instance, Daniell makes a case for the translation of Joshua through 2 Chronicles as being by Tyndale though it was originally attributed to Thomas Matthew. Often as interesting as the translation of the OT books themselves are Tyndale's introductions and marginal notes (primarily those accompanying the Pentateuch). In both, Tyndale finds many occasions to criticize the Catholic Church--and the pope in particular (for example, at Exodus 32:25-29, "The pope's bull slayeth more than Aaron's calf"). Any library that has Daniell's previous volume will want to add this one to its collection. Recommended for public, academic, and seminary libraries.
- Craig W. Beard, Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham Lib.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Craig W. Beard, Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham Lib.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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When I read about Daniell's work and passion for Tyndale and his Bible, I decided to check it out. I was completely impressed with the work, Daniell retained the idea of Olde English, with more current English spelling, quite a fete.
Interestingly, you will also read a quick history of Tyndale's life and desire to have the common man have the scriptures in his hand. What punctuates this work is where Tyndale's work stops. At his death, he had competed much of the Old Testament. An interesting factoid that Daniell shares it that Tyndale gave us the English word for the term we use as Passover. For the Bible student, this is interesting because Pasha is translated throughout the whole NT of Tyndale's as Easter (the modern term used for Pasha today in the Greek language.) Many do not know that this work is really the foundation and much of the superstructure for what would become the KJV. Daniell tells us in other places that the KJV is 87% from Tyndale's work, where Tyndale left us a legacy. To complete your Bible collection, to understand the work of a man whose life was constantly in peril until his ultimate murder, to be inspired by another set of eyes and ears on the early text types, you must get the Tyndale Old and New Testament that David Daniell has compiled. The bargain price for both is the best around. You will not be dissappointed.
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This review is from: Tyndale's Old Testament (Hardcover)
Wow!! Words can't describe my feelings here. Tyndale not only died for God's word, but he lived for it as a fugitive. His passion for the task of translating the scriptures had to be incredible. He was the 1st to translate the scriptures from the original languages into English. Friends of Wycliff did a New Testament translation (FROM THE OLD LATIN AND NOT THE CATHOLIC VERSION) which I recommend, but please get Tyndale's New Testament also. The Catholic Church and the offshoot Church of England did not want the scriptures to be read by the common man so they could control the people. Also, most of the King James is actually Tyndale's work even though he isn't given credit for it. It was said the King James translators found his work so well done they could hardly believe it. There is no doubt the hand of God was upon this man. I am so glad I bought this book and it is large print making it very easy to read.
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This review is from: Tyndale's Old Testament (Hardcover)
I recieved my copy of Tyndale's Old Testament a few days ago, and I must say I am very pleased. After purchasing the Tyndale's New Testament in hardcover, I just had to have this one.
This is a library quality book, and is slightly thicker than the New Testament (of course), but the same height, which makes them a perfect match on my bookcase. I highly recommend this edition of Tyndale's Old Testament especially if you have the New Testament, or even if you don't and you just love the King James or the history of God's word. Tyndale's foreward to the reader is excellently detailed and really helps to get inside the thoughts of the man as he diligently sought to translate the word of God into our own language. You will not be disappointed.
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Lord God of Israel, Obed Edom, Lord Jehovah, Kariath Jarim, God of Abraham, Bethlehem Juda, Urias the Hethite, Jesus Christ, Cades Bernea, Eliah the Thesbite, Naboth the Jezrahelite, Ahiah the Silonite, Ammi Sadai, Baal Peor, Husai the Arachite, Peda Zur, Zuri Sadai, Abisag the Sunamite, Azion Gaber, Chusan Rasathaim, Gabaah Beniamin, Ornan the Jebusite, Wherefore Saul, Baal Berith, Baal Gad New!
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