Publisher's Synopsis
""A Historical Account Of The Several English Translations Of The Bible, And The Opposition They Met With From The Church Of Rome"" is a book written by Anthony Johnson in 1730. The book provides a comprehensive account of the various English translations of the Bible that have been made throughout history and the opposition they faced from the Church of Rome.The book begins with an overview of the earliest translations of the Bible in English, including the Wycliffe Bible and the Tyndale Bible. It then goes on to discuss the Geneva Bible, the Bishops' Bible, and the King James Version, among others.Throughout the book, Johnson explores the challenges and controversies that arose during the translation and dissemination of these Bibles. He also examines the role of the Church of Rome in opposing these translations and the various measures it took to prevent their circulation.Overall, ""A Historical Account Of The Several English Translations Of The Bible, And The Opposition They Met With From The Church Of Rome"" provides a fascinating insight into the history of the Bible in English and the religious and political forces that have shaped its translation and dissemination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
