Introduction The figure of King Edward II of England (reigned 1307–1327) is one of the most intriguing and controversial monarchs in medieval English history. His reign was marked by political turmoil, military defeat, and personal scandal. One of the most debated episodes in his life is wh

Even in modern times, Bible translators face persecution, imprisonment, and death in parts of the world where religious freedom is limited. John Williams (1728–1796): A Welsh missionary and Bible translator, Williams was killed in Tonga during a local conflict, partly linked to his re

The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg around 1440 dramatically transformed the dissemination of the Bible. Printed vernacular Bibles became more widely available, increasing demand for translations and provoking greater resistance from religious authorities. Printed Bibles wer

One of the most famous and tragic figures in the history of Bible translation is William Tyndale (c. 1494–1536). Tyndale was the first to translate substantial parts of the Bible into English from the original Hebrew and Greek texts. His work laid the foundation for many subsequent English Bib