What other prominent Protestant Reformer influenced Tyndale?
John Calvin
Ulrich Zwingli
Martin Luther
Thomas Cranmer
Answer
Martin Luther, a pivotal figure in the Protestant Reformation, profoundly influenced William Tyndale's theological views and translation endeavors. Luther's Ninety-Five Theses ignited the Reformation, challenging Catholic practices and doctrines. His emphasis on justification by faith and the authority of Scripture resonated with Tyndale, shaping his own beliefs and inspiring him to translate the Bible into English so that ordinary people could access and understand God's Word.
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