The Sword of the Spirit

The Story of William Tyndale (Joyce McPherson Biographies)

By: Joyce McPherson

Narrated by: Ben Stahl

William Tyndale is the most important translator of the Bible into English in history. Though not the first (that would be John Wyclif), Tyndale's translation has had the most lasting impact. The King James Bible is actually largely a revision of Tyndale's translation.

Joyce McPherson is an accomplished children's author (Dürer, Calvin, Pascal, & Newton), and here she turns her attention to another key figure from the Reformation. She writes an engaging account of Tyndale's youth and education, and his determination to translate the Bible: As a young university graduate, he said, ". . . if God spare my life, I will make a boy that driveth the plough know more of the Scripture than [a priest] does."

This is a great biography for students from age 10 up. Independent reading level is 5th/6th grade.

©2012 Joyce B. McPherson (P)2023 Joyce B. McPherson

Brings History to Life

Listeners will be inspired by Tyndale's faith in God, determination in the face of hardship, zeal for God's Word, love for his fellow countrymen, and ultimate sacrifice for the truth. McPherson does an excellent job of bringing William Tyndale to life in her story by transporting the listener to 16th century Europe with all its political and religious tensions. Because of the importance of passing on history and heritage to the next generation, this is a must listen!