History of the English Bible: welcome

Do you read the King James Bible, the New International Version, or the English Standard Version? If you read one of these or any of the many versions of the Bible that are available in English you may find it interesting to do this study. It will take you through time and highlight some of the history of how the Scriptures came to be available to us in English.

Today we have incredible access to the Scriptures. Between printed and online versions and apps, we have no shortage of options. It may be hard to imagine that there was a time when owning a copy of an English Bible for yourself was impossible or dangerous, but that was the case. But thanks to God’s providence and the vision, work, and courage of some in the past, English Bibles became available to the people. Hearts and minds were brought out of darkness and into the light of true biblical knowledge of God in Christ.

This study will take you through time using different English Bible translations and some major players as coordinates. We will begin in distant days and return to our time. At the end of the study, there is information about free Bible software and an organization that works to bring the Bible to those who do not yet have it in their own language. I pray that those of us who already have the treasure of God’s word, cherish it and read it often. Enjoy your trip!

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