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What role did Tyndale's work play in the Protestant Reformation?

  • It criticized it

  • It supported it

  • It played no role

  • It played a key role in spreading Reformation ideas

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Tyndale's work was instrumental in the spread of Reformation thought. His English translation of the Bible made the scriptures accessible to a wider audience, challenging the authority of the Catholic Church and empowering individuals to interpret the Bible for themselves. This democratization of religious knowledge fueled the growth of Protestantism and contributed significantly to the success of the Reformation movement.
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