education
dealings with the church
the bible
extra facts
100

Did William earn his masters degree?

yes

100

why did he have to run from the church?

The church prohibited Translation of the bible

100

What language did he translate the bible to?

English

100

what is he most known for?

Translating the bible into English

200

true/false: William joined a group of humanists at Cambridge

True

200

Why did the church prevent people from translating the bible?

The church believed that only church officials should be able to read the bible

200

Did he ever finish his Old Testament?

No, he was captured before he could finish it

200

How did Tyndale die?

He was burned at the stake

300

What university did he teach at in 1521?

The University of Cambridge

300

what language were most bibles printed in?

Latin

300

when was his New Testament published?

1525

300

How old was he when he was killed?

Age 42

400

Which university did he enroll in in 1506?

Oxford University

400

Church officials prevented the Bible from being translated in England, so where did William travel to to translate it?

Germany

400

At the time of his death nearly 18,000 copies of his New Testament were printed, but how many remain today?

2 copies, housed in the London British Library

400

When did he die?

1536

500

what bachelor did he receive?

Bachelor of arts

500

When he served in the church (1512-1521) what did he serve as?

He served as a Subdeacon

500

How was he able to afford printing the translated bible?

He received financial support from wealthy London merchants

500

how many languages was he fluent in?

7 languages