William Tyndale Conference in Oxford

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The Fourth Oxford Tyndale Conference

4 pm Thursday, 15th to 1 pm Sunday, 18th September, 2005

OPENING THE WORD TO THE WORLD

We are very pleased to be able to send you final information about this major Conference in celebration of the Society’s 10th Year. It will be held at Hertford College, Oxford, where our Chairman, Professor David Daniell, has brought together a programme of outstanding speakers from four continents.

Worldwide: from New Zealand, Victoria University of Wellington, Dr David Norton; from USA, Coastal University of Southern Carolina, Professor Don Millus; from Belgium, Catholic University of Louvain, Dr Guido Latre; from Canada, University of Western Ontario, Professor Peter Auksi; from Switzerland, University of Geneva, Professor Francis Higman, Valerie Offord (resident Geneva) MA Cantab; from Japan, Meijigakuin University, Tokyo, Kaoru Yamazaki; from Hungary, Dr Tibor Fabiny.

From the United Kingdom: University of Oxford, Professor David Daniell, Dr Korey Maas; United Bible Societies, Revd Edwin Robertson; from Scotland, University of Edinburgh, Dr Ron Asher; from Wales, University of Wales, Lampeter, Revd Dr Simon Oliver; University of Reading, Dr Helen Parish; University of Kent, Dr John Court; Kingston University, Surrey, Dr Tom Betteridge; University of Hull, Revd. Dr Ralph Werrell; University of Sussex, Professor Brian Cummings, Professor Andrew Hadfield; University of Cambridge, Dr Bruce Winter.

William Tyndale made headlines in 1994 when the British Library paid over £1 million for his 1526 New Testament. This small, much-thumbed pocket book, the first ever translation of the original Gospel text into English, travelled from Bloomsbury to America as the star attraction of the exhibition ‘Let There Be Light’, seen by 250,000 people. From that triumphant beginning sprang The Tyndale Society, founded to examine and celebrate the life and work of the man whose determination to bring the Scriptures to English-speaking people in their mother tongue began the modern development of our language, religion and social consciousness.

Over four days in September 2005, The Tyndale Society - now 400 members worldwide and growing - celebrates its 10th anniversary with a major academic conference, held in Oxford where the boy Tyndale was once a scholar. An international group will meet to explore far-ranging aspects of Tyndale’s work and influence. We are proud that our keynote speaker is the Cambridge theologian and bible scholar, Professor Morna Hooker.

Food for the mind, but for the senses also when we sit in the beautiful Chapel at Hertford College and hear the English Chamber Choir in a concert of singing specially chosen to encompass the words of Tyndale and the vibrant musical period in which he lived.

The Booking Form is attached, and we urge you to make your reservation soon as places are limited. There is a substantial discount for early payment. Further details will be found on our website – www.tyndale.org – as they are finalised.

Please join us in this wonderful occasion for celebration when, in the words of Tyndale about the wyse men from the est, you will be

‘marveylously gladd’

The Fourth Oxford Tyndale Conference

4 pm Thursday 15th to 1 pm Sunday 18th September 2005.

OPENING THE WORD TO THE WORLD

Conference on the Twin Themes of Bible Translation & the Re-discovery of Tyndale as Theologian

To make this exceptional event accessible to everyone we offer 3 levels of Attendance:

1. FULL CONFERENCE to include @ £269/ $512/ €395

College accommodation for Thurs/Fri/Sat nights

3 breakfasts

3 Dinners/2 Lunches/Refreshments

Conference pack & Fee

Concert by The English Chamber Choir

Discount for payment by 15th June …. £249/ $474/ €366

2. DAY RATE to include @ £45/ $86/ €66 p.d Lunch & Refreshments

Conference pack

Concert (Saturday only)

3. PLOUGHBOY AFTERNOON @ £15/ $30/ €22

2-8 pm September 17th

Special Programme 2-4 pm

Tea

Major Lecture 4.30-5.30 pm

Concert

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I would like to attend the Conference on a FULL CONFERENCE / DAY / PLOUGHBOY basis.

I enclose a cheque made payable to ‘The Tyndale Society’ for ……………

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Supplement for en suite accommodation (limited numbers) @ £10/ $20/ €15 per night ………………………...

Any dietary or physical requirements

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Please return this form to: Mrs Valerie Kemp, The Tyndale Society, c/o Hertford College, Oxford, OX1 3BW; Phone: 01865 279473 valerie.kemp@hertford.ox.ac.uk
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