In every state and every belief, it has been difficult from time to time to break the taboos and express the true truth, and those who wear the fire shirt have paid the price with their lives. Today, we commemorate William Tyndale on the list of self-sacrificing people who set out by saying “As long as people live right tomorrow, I am ready to die today”.
The holy book of Islam, the Qur’an; It was translated into Turkish for the first time during the Akkoyunlu State Period and was first translated into modern Turkish by Elmalılı Muhammed Hamdi Yazır in the early years of the Republic by the order of Atatürk.
The only reason Atatürk gave this order in those years was because not by rote or hearsay, but by reading and researching the belief that his nation believes and lives. He didn’t want her to know. A similar event took place in the Christian Faith, but a more painful process took place. Come together, hero of the story William Tyndale Let’s meet with (Vilym Tindil).
William Tyndale and his early life in brief
William Tyndale; until the day he was executed, make people reach the truth, not the church Linguist and Bible scholar who took on his mission and was generally influenced by Dutch Desiderius Erasmus and Martin Luther, who were important figures of the Renaissance, throughout his life.
Although there is no official information about his birth, it is accepted that he was born in the village of Stinchcombe in Gloucestershire, England in 1494.
Childhood and youth years
Tyndale’s family, according to many sources War of the Roses (Wars of the Roses, a 32-year civil war that lasted from 1455 to 1487) is a family that migrated from Northumberland as a result. Since the family is also known as the Hychyns (Hitchins); To Magdalen Hall, Tyndale, Oxford William Hychyns registered under the name.
Tyndale, later at Oxford undergraduate theology He studied (religion, theology). He learned advanced levels of French, Greek, Hebrew, German, Italian, Latin and Spanish during his education here. Unfortunately, Erasmus, whom he wanted to meet all his life, had left the school a year before he came to Tyndale.
Cambridge adventure and where it all started
While Tyndale continued his education in Cambridge after Oxford; Here he began to express his ideas on religion. Translation of the Bible into English was forbidden at that time. Also at that time The Pope and the Church are directly influential in state administration.was.
Tyndale, who could not stand these wrong decisions and practices any longer, said, “The Pope is not the state; should run the church and every citizen should be able to understand the scripture when they read itHe made an exit that no one dared in those days.
Secularism outburst begins to plague Tyndale
“The Pope is not the state; should run the church” in a sense a secular attitude Tyndale, who exhibited a reaction, received a reaction from his close circle and this reaction also spread. Despite all these reactions, Tyndale, who went one step further, in 1523. To translate the Bible into English He set out on a journey to London in the hope of obtaining the necessary permits.
The expected response in London and the German process
As expected when Tyndale arrives in London a negative and harsh response But what revolution had taken place in the rose garden and bye? Tyndale was well aware of this, he had to struggle, and he set about it.
exposed in London for censorship and blocking attemptsHe went to Hamburg, Germany in 1524 with the financial support he received from wealthy London merchants. He decided to continue his studies by hiding here.
William Tyndale completes his first copies
William Tyndale in 1525 He printed and distributed the first copies he completed in Cologne.. His work was well received by the public. Pro-freedoms in particular thanked Tyndale, but as you can imagine. The state and the church were not very pleased with this situation.. Trial and arrest warrants were issued for Tyndale.
William Tyndale declared heretical and prosecuted
in 1529 English statesman and bishop Thomas Wolsey by Tyndale, perverted He was accused of being a criminal and the trial process was accelerated. This trial, which Tyndale knew was death at the end, was undefended and, as predicted, death penalty terminated with. With the decision made, the focus was on finding Tyndale.
Tyndale was ratted and caught by his friend
Despite the death warrant, Tyndale had crossed into Belgium and continued to preach the Bible publicly in hiding, until by a trusted friend until his hiding place is declared. On the information given by his friend, Tyndale was captured in 1535 and Vilvoorde CastleHe was imprisoned.
Tyndale, who stayed in the castle for a year in some sources and 18 months in some sources; before 6 October 1936 tied to a pole and drowned, if later His body was cremated tied to a pole.. When Tyndale was asked to pray before he was executed, he said in a loud voice, “I wish God would open the eyes of the English King” said.
What happened after Tyndale’s execution
- Tyndale’s execution, representative.
It is not known whether it is a coincidence of fate or the realization of Tyndale’s last wish, but only 4 years after Tyndale’s death, he was officially in England by the state, himself VIII. The Bible, as directed by Henry, with 4 different English translations published.
All four published translations Based on translations and work of Tyndale There have been studies. If King Henry would allow translation of the Bible; Why was Tyndale executed? Or had the King’s eyes really been closed and opened by Tyndale’s prayer?
Tyndale’s services, honour, and the other side of the coin
- Tyndale’s memorial, erected where he was executed, is on the right.
Tyndale didn’t just want the Bible translated. One of the rules Tyndale opposes is interpretation of scriptures only by chosen clergywas. Tyndale also made great efforts to remove this application. Tyndale also introduced many words into the English language during his translation work.
The history published by the BBC in 2002 “100 greatest British writers” in the survey 26th place took place. His monument was erected at the place where he was executed, today for his contribution. The Church of England and the Anglican Communion (3rd largest congregation) for Tyndale, which is commemorated every 6 October, many media, especially the BBC, prepared documentary films, produced mini-series, and included them in the books of the authors.
William Tyndale, transcending taboos and prohibitions, went down in history as the first person to translate the Bible, including the Bible, from Greek into English. Today, he gets the respect he deserves, which he did not get in those days. what about you What do you think of Tyndale?? Does Tyndale’s story remind you of another story? You can talk about your ideas in the comments.
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