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First English translation of Bible, Cranmer and Henry VIII
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First English translation of Bible, Cranmer and Henry VIII
The first English translation of the Bible presented to King Henry VIII by Thomas Cranmer.
1539
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1530s 1539 Cranmer Hamilton Presented Translation Tudor Viii
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This historic photograph captures a significant moment in English history: the presentation of the first English translation of the Bible to King Henry VIII by Thomas Cranmer in 1539. Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury, played a pivotal role in the English Reformation under Henry's reign. The King's desire for an English Bible to replace the Latin Vulgate, which was the standard at the time, led to the commissioning of this translation. Thomas Cranmer, a key figure in the Tudor period, oversaw the translation project, working alongside scholars such as William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale. The completed Bible was presented to Henry VIII in 1539, marking a significant shift towards religious and linguistic autonomy for England. The photograph showcases a grand, ornate room, with Henry VIII seated on a throne, surrounded by courtiers and advisors. Cranmer, dressed in his ecclesiastical robes, stands before the King, presenting the Bible with a solemn expression. The Bible, bound in rich leather and adorned with intricate decorations, sits prominently on a table between them. This image is a testament to the importance of the English Bible's translation during the 1530s, a time of significant change in England's religious and political landscape. The presentation of the Bible to Henry VIII marked the beginning of the widespread availability of the Scriptures in the English language, paving the way for further religious and literary developments in the centuries to follow.
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