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Introduction The Bible: The book that changed the world Christians read the Bible and treasure it, and it has influenced many people and communities throughout the world - but when it comes to teaching about the book, how much do we know about how it was written and first printed? This set of resources is designed to help anyone who is interested in finding out more about the Bible for themselves, or is asked to take lessons about it. Included are facts and figures, and links for further information, also resources and suggested activities for lessons. Some ideas on how to approach the Bible Bible Overview: Some basics on what the Bible is and how it is used History of Bible Translation: Introduction to how the Bible was first translated - the Old Testament from Hebrew and the New Testament from Greek Copying the Bible: Background and teaching ideas on how early Bibles were produced. William Tyndale, Bible translator: The extraordinary life of William Tyndale and how he translated and printed the Bible into English. Mary Jones and her Bible: Mary Jones longed for a Bible. Her story inpired efforts to increase Bible translation and distribution. How Christians use the Bible: Athlete Eric Liddell is an example of someone who lived by the teaching of the Bible.
Useful addresses & web sites Various organisations offering further information about the Bible. Bible Society: Stonehill Green, Westlea, St John's Bible Project: Website: www.saintjohnsbible.org Wycliffe Bible Translators: Horsleys Green, HIGH WYCOMBE, Bucks HP14 3XL William Tyndale: information on the British Library WebSite: www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/changlang/writtenword/tyndale/tyndalelang.html Tyndale Society: WebSite: www.tyndale.org
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