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What title is sometimes given to Tyndale for his contributions?

  • The Father of English literature

  • The Father of the English Bible

  • The Founder of Protestantism

  • The Father of English translation

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"The Father of the English Bible" title bestowed upon William Tyndale recognizes his pivotal role in translating the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into English. His efforts made the Bible accessible to the common English-speaking population, breaking the monopoly of the Catholic Church's Latin Vulgate.
The Trailblazing Translator: Uncovering the Legacy of William Tyndale

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