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The Bible Books from Wycliffe's Bible (WYCLIFFE)

Browse all 66 books of the Wycliffe's Bible translation, organized by Old and New Testament.

The Bible Books from Wycliffe's Bible (WYCLIFFE)
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About the Wycliffe's Bible (WYCLIFFE) Translation

Wycliffe's Bible, produced under the direction of English theologian John Wycliffe (c. 1328-1384) and completed by his followers including John Purvey, was the first complete translation of the Bible into the English language. Translated from the Latin Vulgate at a time when the Church restricted scripture to Latin, Wycliffe's Bible was a radical act that made God's Word directly accessible to English readers for the first time and helped inspire the later Protestant Reformation. Hand-copied and circulated at great personal risk to its distributors, the translation exists in an earlier, more literal version and a later, more idiomatic revision associated with Purvey, both of which survive in this edition. Predating the printing press by decades, Wycliffe's Bible stands as the foundation stone of English-language scripture, over a century before Tyndale and nearly two and a half centuries before the King James Version. Read Wycliffe's Bible online here, the earliest complete English translation of scripture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who created Wycliffe's Bible and why was it significant?
Wycliffe's Bible was produced under the direction of English theologian John Wycliffe (c. 1328-1384) and completed by his followers, including John Purvey. It was the first complete translation of the Bible into the English language, at a time when the Church restricted scripture to Latin.
What source text was Wycliffe's Bible translated from?
Wycliffe's Bible was translated from the Latin Vulgate rather than directly from Hebrew and Greek manuscripts. This still made it the first time English readers could access the full Bible in their own language.
Was it dangerous to own or distribute Wycliffe's Bible?
Yes, the translation was hand-copied and circulated at great personal risk to its distributors, since the Church restricted scripture to Latin at the time. This radical act of making God's Word directly accessible to English readers helped inspire the later Protestant Reformation.
Are there different versions of the text within this edition?
This edition preserves both the earlier, more literal version of Wycliffe's Bible and the later, more idiomatic revision associated with John Purvey. Both survive and are included together in this edition.
How does Wycliffe's Bible compare in age to the King James Version?
Wycliffe's Bible predates the printing press by decades and stands as the foundation stone of English-language scripture. It came over a century before Tyndale's translation and nearly two and a half centuries before the King James Version (KJV).
Can I read Wycliffe's Bible online today?
Yes, Wycliffe's Bible is available to read online as the earliest complete English translation of scripture, including books such as Genesis (WYCLIFFE) and Matthew (WYCLIFFE).

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