The Bible Makes Us Baptists Chapter 3, "The Books Destroyed"

In this third chapter, "The Books Destroyed," we are transported to the dramatic public burning of early Reformation writings in 1526 under Cardinal Wolsey's orders. Amid the gold-trimmed splendor of Old St. Paul's Cathedral, we witness not only a scene of ecclesiastical power and fiery condemnation—but the birth pangs of a greater revolution: the arrival of William Tyndale’s English New Testament.

With rich historical detail and personal reflection from young Editha, this chapter reveals the tension between Rome’s superstition and the dawning light of Scripture in the common tongue. We learn of five men paraded before the flames, of the danger of merely owning a New Testament, and of how superstition—like the relic of Saint Apollonia’s tooth—shaped the lives of innocent children like Editha and Stephen.

Yet through sorrow and ignorance, a flame of truth begins to kindle. What Rome sought to burn, God preserved. And what the bishops feared—the Word in English—found its way into hearts and homes.
🎯 This chapter highlights:
• Cardinal Wolsey's public book burning
• The danger of owning a New Testament in early 16th-century England
• The secret spread of Tyndale’s translation
• The contrast between biblical truth and Catholic superstition
• The courage of those who longed for God’s Word
• Early seeds of Baptist convictions on believer’s baptism

📚 About the Series:
This chapter-by-chapter read-aloud brings to life a stirring historical novel that weaves together the courage of early English reformers, the hunger for God’s Word, and the cost of biblical conviction. Perfect for Christian families, homeschoolers, and anyone interested in Baptist history and the Reformation.

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