Great Bible Great Bible

Who made it?

Prepared under Miles Coverdale with royal authorization under Henry VIII.

Why was it made?

To supply an authorized English Bible for public reading in churches.

How did it develop?

The Great Bible of 1539 was the first English Bible officially authorized for use in Church of England churches. Large copies were chained in churches for public access.

What source texts did it use?

Matthew Bible/Tyndale/Coverdale with additional revision