TIL that in his Preface to the Great Bible in 1540 Thomas Cranmer wrote-
For it is not much above one hundred years ago, since scripture hath not been accustomed to be read in the vulgar tongue within this realm
Which means that the medieval Catholic Church did not object to translating the Bible.
For it is not much above one hundred years ago, since scripture hath not been accustomed to be read in the vulgar tongue within this realm
Which means that the medieval Catholic Church did not object to translating the Bible.
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"...even in our King Richard the second's days, John Trevisa translated them into English, and many English bibles in written hand are yet to be seen with divers; translated, as it is very probable, in that age..."
https://bible.oremus.org/av/preface.html