The Battle for the Language of the Bible

Summary English fought to be the language of the Christian Bible through the efforts of theologian John Wycliffe, who opposed the church's use of a Latin scripture because it prevented most of the population from reading the bible for themselves.

S1.E3 ∙ The Battle for the Language of the Bible

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Melvyn Bragg David Gwillim Michael Cronin Mark Saban

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 12, 2003

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, England, UK

Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)

Summary English fought to be the language of the Christian Bible through the efforts of theologian John Wycliffe, who opposed the church's use of a Latin scripture because it prevented most of the population from reading the bible for themselves.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 12, 2003

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, England, UK

Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)

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