The Great Bible
• The Great Bible borrowed heavily from the Tyndale Bible but made revisions to remove objectionable content.
• Despite its name referring to its size, it has been known by various other names such as
◦ the King's Bible (authorized by Henry VIII),
◦ the Cromwell Bible (directed by Thomas Cromwell),
◦ and the Chained Bible (chained to prevent removal from churches).
• The Great Bible played a significant role in the spread of the English Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England.
• The last edition of the Great Bible was published in 1569, with over 30 editions released between 1539 and 1569, totaling more than 9,000 printed copies by 1541.
• Despite its name referring to its size, it has been known by various other names such as
◦ the King's Bible (authorized by Henry VIII),
◦ the Cromwell Bible (directed by Thomas Cromwell),
◦ and the Chained Bible (chained to prevent removal from churches).
• The Great Bible played a significant role in the spread of the English Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England.
• The last edition of the Great Bible was published in 1569, with over 30 editions released between 1539 and 1569, totaling more than 9,000 printed copies by 1541.
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