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Here is John Wycliffe's greatest accomplishment: the translation of the Holy Scriptures into English. Producing the first complete English bible, Wycliffe was the first to set aside Latin as the language of the Scriptures and to reach the English people in their own tongue. Working from contemporary manuscripts of the Latin Vulgate, he sought "no strange English" but only the easiest, most common-albeit the most Latin-like-language possible. (Latin constructions and word order were preserved even where they conflicted with English idiom.) His work was used by the Lollards, a group of itinerant preachers ("poor priests") who went about preaching, reading, and teaching from the English Bible. Wycliffite translations of the New Testament (1380) and Old Testament (1388), which was actually completed by Nicholas of Hereford, opened a new epoch in the history of the Bible. In this new edition, LAMP POST has taken a 600 year old ancient translation and made a modern, clean, readable version--a simple yet fun dichotomy--creating a project that all book- and bible-lovers are sure to appreciate and enjoy!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This Wycliffe Bible is not a facsimile, which makes it so much easier to read. The language is a bit difficult at first, but for the genuinely interested it gets easier with time. Wycliffe's translation is from the Latin Vulgate that was used churches in those days. It may also be interesting to the linguistically interested to know that many of the words are quite close to Swedish. The print is quite small, but since there is now a large print edition, I will not deduct a star for that reason. This is a nice addition to a Bible collection or a collection of old English literature!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Absolutely wonderful- breathes new life into the Scriptures. Quaint little expressions catch the eye and lodge in the brain. Only grumble there is no heading to each page so it takes a little longer to find a particular reference. Still its one of my best purchases ever.
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This was a gift and the recipient was thrilled to bits to receive this as he had been looking for a copy for years!!
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