This is the story of William Tynsdale, who felt strongly that the Bible should be translated into the language of the people - against the wishes of the English Church and government. Taking great personal risks, he did a great and important work for the people who wanted to read the Bible for themselves for the first time.

Bible Smuggler

Louise A. Vernon

Herald Press

Secret Church

William Tyndale wants to translate the Bible into English. He feels the common people of sixteenth-century England should be able to read the Scriptures for themselves. The church and government violently disagree with him.
Collin Hartley, an English boy, works with Tyndale on his dangerous project. Tyndale has to flee to Europe for his life. Collin goes along. Tyndale’s enemies follow him and try to catch him. But Tyndale manages to complete the translation. Then he has the English-language Bibles printed and smuggles them into England.
Along with Collin Hartley, you will participate in all the important events of this story. For 9- to 14-year olds.

The Bible Smuggler

Children's Books

Biographies

In fourteenth-century England a poor boy becomes a disciple of John Wycliffe and helps spread word of his English translation of the Bible.

The beggars' Bible,

John Wycliffe is a famous Oxford professor who translated the Bible into English. Wycliffe believes that everyone should be able to read the Bible. Arnold Hutton hears Wycliffe's teachings and is inspired by his ideas. Arnold learns that Wycliffe's enemies are sending spies to his lectures and encouraging Oxford students to riot. Will Arnold be able to convince Wycliffe that he is in danger? Will they be able to save the English translation of the Bible? For 9-to-14-year-olds.

The Beggars' Bible

Literature & Fiction

Martin Luther’s son has a problem. What should young Hans Luther do when he grows up? How can he ever do anything important when he is constantly overshadowed by his famous father? Gradually he discovers who he is and how God wants him to live.Through Hans’ eyes 9-to-14 year olds will learn to know Martin Luther not only as the great Reformer-preacher, but also as a father with a sense of humor and as a friend.

Thunderstorm in Church (Louise A. Vernon Religious Heritage Series)

This story is told through the eyes of Bettje and Jan, children of Menno Simons, who lived almost 500 years ago. Menno Simons was first a Catholic priest. As he read and studied the Bible, Menno began to understand the Christian life in a different way. Eventually he became an Anabaptist preacher. It was against the laws of that time for him to preach so Menno's preaching was done in secret at night to small groups. Soon, Menno Simons became the leader of the Anabaptists, now known as Mennonites. For 9-to-14-year-olds.

Night Preacher

Herald Press (VA)

The Anabaptists are a small group of Christians who believe that everyone is a priest and should be able to study the Bible. They refuse to baptize their babies, and instead baptize adults on a confession of faith in Christ. Because of these heretical acts they are persecuted and sometimes put in prison. Richard lives in Germany and is caught up with the Anabaptists when his cousin Otto shows up seeking refuge. Richard needs help to hide Otto, but can he trust his friend Trudi? Her father hates the Anabaptists and wants to get rid of the whole movement! Join Richard as he helps his family, runs from guards, meets the legendary Menno Simons, and decides for himself whether he too wants to join the secret church.

The Secret Church (Louise A. Vernon Religious Heritage Series)

Peter Cook has a good life as a bound boy by a master who treats him like a son. Everything changes the day that Peter discovers that his master has died of the black plague and he is thrown out of the great house. Peter soon meets a group of people called Separatists—because they have chosen to separate from the established Church of England. Join young Peter and his friends, as they make the long and dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean. There they meet the Native American people whom they called Indians. Peter befriends one of them, Squanto, and celebrates the first Thanksgiving as a Pilgrim.

Peter and the Pilgrims (Louise A. Vernon Religious Heritage Series)

Thunderstorm in Church

Young Hans Luther is struggling to figure out who he is and why his father is so famous. As he struggles with his lessons and questions his Aunt Lena he begins to hear the stories about what his father has done and understand him better. Martin and Katie Luther had six children, including Hans. This is a compelling "imagining" of what life in the Luther household looked like for one of their children, and a sympathetic look at Martin Luther with an emphasis on his character as a husband and father.

Greenleaf Press (TN)

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