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250 BCE
Septuagint
The Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) are translated into Greek in Alexandria for Greek-speaking Jews. -
400
Latin Vulgate
St. Jerome translates the Bible into Latin. It becomes the official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church for centuries. -
1066
Early Old English translations
Parts of the Bible (like the Psalms and Gospels) are translated for Anglo-Saxon Christians. -
1382
Wycliffe’s Bible
John Wycliffe and his followers produce the first complete English translation from the Latin Vulgate. -
1522
Martin Luther’s New Testament
Luther translates the New Testament into German, supporting the Reformation’s emphasis on direct access to Scripture. -
1535
Coverdale Bible
First complete printed English Bible, translated mainly from German and Latin sources. -
King James Version (KJV)
The Authorized Version of the Bible in English, sponsored by King James I of England, becomes one of the most influential English translations. -
Missionary translations
The Bible is translated into hundreds of languages as Christian missions expand globally (e.g., in Africa, Asia, the Pacific). -
Discovery of Dead Sea Scrolls
Ancient Hebrew texts provide new insights for modern Bible translations. -
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
A modern English revision that updates the KJV in light of new manuscript discoveries. -
New International Version (NIV)
A widely used modern English translation aiming for clarity and accuracy. -
Digital and multilingual Bibles
The Bible becomes available online and in mobile apps, accessible in over 3,500 languages, including sign languages.