Translation of Bible into Welsh

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Role of the Welsh translation of the Bible in maintaining the use of the Welsh language.

Description of how the translation of the Bible into Welsh, completed in 1588, played an important role in maintaining the use of the language.
From: The Story of Welsh Brought to Book
First broadcast : 22 January 2003

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Early modern world, Medieval Wales

Keywords : Culture and beliefs, History of the Welsh language, History of religion, Christianity in Wales,

Notes : Huw Edwards says "Welsh was the only non state language in which the bible appeared". What does he mean by this? Explore long term effects of the translation of the bible on the Welsh language.

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