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Because powerful church officials saw the unauthorized translation of the Bible from Latin to common English as most likely erroneous and therefore dangerous and heretical.
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There were several individuals and institutions that opposed William Tyndale. The Catholic Church opposed him because he translated The Bible into English, undermining their control over the interpretation of scripture. King Henry VIII of England also opposed him because Tyndale criticized the king's divorce and remarriage, leading to his execution for heresy in 1536.
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Where did William Tyndale serve or served in?
William Tyndale was a bachelor of arts.
Why was William Tyndale burned at the stake?
he died unexpectly but no one knows how
How was William Tindall killed?
William Tyndale was burned at the stake for being a heretic in October of 1536. His last words were "Lord, open the king of England's eyes". The king of England at that time was king Henry the VIII and 2 years after Tyndale's death the king published the bible in the common language.
Who opposed William the conqeror and why?
william the conqueror
How did William Tyndale promote the cause of the Reformation?
He translated the bible so not just the church could read it,he wanted the common people to be able to read the bible aswell.
What religion was William Tyndale?
William Tyndale was a protestant reformer
Where did William Tyndale serve or served in?
William Tyndale was a bachelor of arts.
Where was William Tyndale Burned?
William Tyndale was burned in Antwerp in 1535
When was William Tyndale College created?
William Tyndale College was created in 1945.
When did William Tyndale College end?
William Tyndale College ended in 2004.
When was William Tyndale born?
William Tyndale was born in 1492 and died in 1536.
Who did William tyndale meet at wittenberg university?
William Tyndale meet martin luther and he went to work
Who Was William Tyndale Wife?
Heather Tyndale was his wife.
Did William Tyndale get married?
Yes. He married Heather Tyndale.
What church did William Tyndale speak against?
William Tyndale preached against the roman catholic church.
Was William Tyndale outlawed?
no
What did William Tyndale do for his career?
William was a English Professor.
