Bible Versions

Great Bible  (GREAT)
Date: 1539
Creators: Miles Coverdale under commission from Thomas Cromwell
Translation- Language: English, Type: Mediating
Source Texts: Matthew Bible, Coverdale Bible, Hebrew and Greek aids, Latin versions

The first English Bible officially authorized for public use in Church of England churches.

Popularity: Historical ( Primarily of historical interest.)
Denominational Context: Church of England
Copyright Status: Public domain
Significance: Its placement in parish churches made vernacular Scripture publicly accessible across England.