"Tyndale: The man who gave God an English voice" is a book that gives great historical and biographical insight into the world of Christians during the 16th century in England, weaving facts and quotes into a well crafted tale to bring vibrancy to a life that ended nearly five centuries ago. Well known for his intellect and integrity before God, William Tyndale surely is a great subject for such an in depth book as this is. From the major players to those behind the scenes, each character is developed with great depth and gives more than a sense of knowledge, but adds in the senses of sight, taste, and touch to such characters as Anne Boleyn, King Henry VIII, and even the dark strength of Thomas More. Heroes and villains come to life in the pages of David Teems writing.
The author draws you to more than knowledge of the character and life of Tyndale, but makes you feel some of what he must have felt living a life of exile for his beliefs and obedience to God. Abounding with quotes from other works of the period, one could easily become fully immersed in such a tale, even enough to truly feel the fear and trepidation that were the hallmark of William Tyndale's life.
Though other books have drawn me to feel compassion for the characters and to know more of history, this book digs into the depths of the human soul, to challenge one's perception of long held beliefs that may indeed be more part of church history than the plan God designed the church to be. Taking on issues of power and trust within religious circles, this book is sure to raise a few eyebrows in disgust, and yet the story is evidence that sometimes one must break the mold of what we think we know to find what is truly God's design. A work of art that does true justice to the language of literature lovers, David Teems has left a great impression on this readers to be sure.
Mark Cowperthwaite
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