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Why was Tyndale's translation considered a challenge to the Catholic Church?

  • It endorsed Protestant ideas

  • It used modern English

  • It challenged the Pope's authority

  • It supported the English Monarchy

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Tyndale's translation challenged the Catholic Church by endorsing Protestant ideas, particularly the concept of salvation through faith alone. It empowered individuals to interpret the Bible without the guidance of the Church, threatening its authority and control. This accessible English translation also sparked religious reform and contributed to the spread of Protestantism in England.
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