The New Testament: William Tyndale's 1526 Translation Hardcover – March 10, 2026

In 1526, a small printed book began circulating secretly through England—smuggled in bales of cloth and hidden among merchant cargo. That book would forever change the English-speaking world.For the first time, the New Testament had been translated directly into English from the Greek so that ordinary people could read the Scriptures in their own language.The translator was William Tyndale, a scholar whose vision was simple yet revolutionary: that even the common plowman should be able to read the Word of God. Working from the Greek New Testament compiled by Desiderius Erasmus, Tyndale produced a translation of remarkable clarity and beauty—one that would shape the English language itself.Though condemned in his lifetime and ultimately executed for his work, Tyndale’s translation endured. Scholars estimate that much of the language later preserved in the King James Version can be traced directly to his pioneering work.This commemorative edition of the 1526 New Testament honors that extraordinary legacy and preserves one of the most important texts in the history of the English Bible.Published by the Tyndale Foundation, this edition is part of an ongoing effort to educate readers about the historical, literary, and spiritual significance of the Bible and its profound influence on the English language and culture.This Edition Includes• A commemorative presentation of the 1526 New Testament• Historical introductions and notes on the translation• Background on the life and work of William Tyndale• Context on early English Bible printing and its impact on historyMore than a book of Scripture, this volume is a window into the birth of the English Bible and the courageous work that made it possible.For readers of history, theology, language, and the Bible itself, this edition offers a rare opportunity to experience the translation that helped shape the English-speaking world. Read more