TYNDALE: The Costly Legacy of Bible Translation

A special documentary examining the life and legacy of William Tyndale, the pioneering translator who produced the first English translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek, has been released.

The documentary, developed over the past year as part of the Society’s commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Tyndale’s New Testament publication, is freely available to the public on YouTube and at the dedicated website tyndalefilm.com.

Filmed in historically significant locations for Tyndale, such as Oxford, Gloucestershire, and London, as well as at William Tyndale House (the TBS headquarters), the documentary features contributions from TBS staff and Bible translators currently engaged in Scripture translation and distribution worldwide.

‘This documentary illuminates Tyndale’s faithful labour and the significant personal sacrifices he made to publish the Scriptures in the common tongue,’ said General Secretary, Jonathan Arnold. ‘We hope it will encourage supporters of our mission to continue Tyndale’s legacy: ensuring the Word of God is translated and circulated among all nations for the salvation of many through faith in Christ Jesus.’

Tyndale’s groundbreaking work laid the foundation for subsequent English Bible translations and played a pivotal role in making Scripture accessible to ordinary readers. His translation work ultimately cost him his life, as he was executed for heresy in 1536.

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