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300
First Christians arrive in Britain
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Jan 1, 700
Parts of Bible translated into Old English
Parts of the Ten Commandments and Psalms were translated from Latin texts. -
Jan 1, 1066
English recieves French Influence, Creates Middle English
Norman Invasion occurs -
Period: Jan 1, 1300 to
Renaissance Era
Civilization advances and promotes learning -
Jan 1, 1348
The Plague hits Europe
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Jan 1, 1440
Printing Press Invented
Allowed for cheap production of books. Now, the masses can own books rather than just the rich. -
Oct 31, 1517
Protestant Reformation Begins
Attempted to reform the Catholic Church -
Sep 1, 1539
Great Bible
This was the first "authorized" Bible for public reading. King Henry VIII ordered for one Bible to be placed in every church. Significance: The Great Bible was the first authorized Bible. -
Jan 1, 1568
Bishop's Bible
A revision of the Great Bible, this was the second "authorized" Bible. The Bishop's Bible never gained much popularity. Significance: The Bishop's Bible was the second authorized Bible and was used as a base for the King James Version. -
Protestants gain Religious Tolerance in England
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King James Version
Commissioned by King James I, the King James Version was translated by about 50 biblical scholars. It would come to be the most popular bible, used both in homes and churches. Significance: The KJV was the most popular Bible and was used in both churches and homes unlike previous versions. -
Revised Version
The Revised Version intended to modernize the language used in the KJV and incorporate recently discovered texts. The Revised Version sold over 3 million copies during its first year released. Significance: The Revised Version updated the KJV and added verses from recently discovered texts. -
New International Version
Prepared by thirteen different denominations in five different English-speaking countries, the New International Version was intended to be a more readable version consisting of more common vocabulary. Significance: The NIV was much easier to read and understand than other translations at the time.
