Events
The Bodleian Library has announced the publication of a new book by Tyndale Society member Dr Harry Spillane. The book is called "Selling the Word of God - The Early Commercial History of the English Bible". This book traces the story of the printed Bible from the first printed English New Testament of 1525 to the much celebrated King James Bible of 1611.
It will be for sale for £25 and is being launched on 24 September and Tyndale Society members will be offered a 20% discount.
You can read more about it in the Advanced Information via the link below:
To mark the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale's New Testament, the Auckland Project has invited Alec Ryrie, Professor of the History of Christianity at Durham University, to give a talk for the Auckland Project on Wednesday 29th July from 6:30 to 8pm.
The talk is called "The Book That Made England: Tyndale's New Testament at 500". Tickets cost £12 and the talk will take place at Auckland Palace, Market Palce, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NR.
For further information, please click on the link below.
The Faith Museum at Bishop Auckland is hosting an exhibition called "Light and Fire" to mark the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale's New Testament. The exhibits will include a copy of his 1534 New Testament and will be available to see from 15th July until 31st December 2026.
Admittance is free with Faith Museum admission. The Faith Museum is at Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 7PG in North-Eastern England.
For further information, please click on the link below.
A special service will be held in Chesham, Bucks on Sunday 12th July 2026, to mark the 500th anniversary of Tyndale's New Testament.
This will be held during the morning service at 10:30 a.m. at Broadway Baptist Church (78 The Broadway, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1EG).
The service will be taken by Neil Rees of the Tyndale Society and refreshments will be offered (at no charge) after the service.
For travel directions and further information about the church, please their website from the link below.