History of the Bible

The Roots of God's Word in English

On this Web Site you will discover the beginnings of today's English Bible. It is a story that begins some 1,500 years ago — back in the Dark Ages — long before there was an English Language as we know it. Through the years, as our language evolved and as we studied ancient writings and manuscripts, we gained a better understanding of Bible Times and Languages. The natural result of this was to publish new Bible versions that incorporated our new-found knowledge. The purpose of this Web Site is to document that process.

This is also a story of great men who were committed to bringing God's Word to the masses, regardless of the consequences. It is a story of how God Almighty has revealed Himself through the English Language in a way we all can understand. As such, it is a story of God's Love.

You can explore and see actual examples of our Early English Bibles by using the menu on the left.

EARLY VERSIONS: All major English versions of the Bible from the first, tenative translations through the great King James Version of 1611. A fascinating story unfolds when you 'walk through' all these early translations.
SPECIALTY BIBLES & HELPS: Examples of unusual Bibles, such as dual-version and dual-translation editions. Also included are examples of various study devices created to help in the understanding of Scripture.
OTHER TOPICS: Things that don't fit anywhere else — the development of the Canon, an explanation of the Apocrypha, a look at early scribes and copyists, and even a few of my opinions.