The first New Testament printed in English

William Tyndale · 1520s; English translation of the Pentateuch and New Testament material issued in the 1520s (later printed English Bible contents in this edition). primary

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in brief

It warns not to add to or subtract from God’s commanded practices, contrasting them with pagan nations that burn sons and daughters as offerings to their gods.

For they burnt both their sons and their daughters with fire unto their gods. But whatsoever I command you that take heed ye do: and put nought thereto, nor take ought there from.

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topics: justice as a virtue · natural law and higher law · religious persecution and toleration

The first New Testament printed in English · William Tyndale · 1520–1530