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The prophete Ionas with an introduccion before teachinge to vnderstonde him and the right vse also of all the scripture/ and why it was written/ and what is therin to be sought/ and shewenge wherewith the scripture is locked vpp that he which readeth it/ can not vnderstonde it/ though he studie therin neuer so moch: and agayne with what keyes it is so opened/ that the reader can be stopped out with no sotilte or false doctrine of man/ from the true sense and vnderstondynge therof.

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The prophete Ionas with an introduccion before teachinge to vnderstonde him and the right vse also of all the scripture/ and why it was written/ and what is therin to be sought/ and shewenge wherewith the scripture is locked vpp that he which readeth it/ can not vnderstonde it/ though he studie therin neuer so moch: and agayne with what keyes it is so opened/ that the reader can be stopped out with no sotilte or false doctrine of man/ from the true sense and vnderstondynge therof.

by William Tyndale

EN·~52 minutes·3 chapters

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¶ The prophete Ionas / with an introducciō before teachinge to vnderstōde him and the right vse also of all the scripture / and why it was written / and what is therin to be sought / and shewenge wherewith the scripture is locked vpp that he which readeth it / can not vnderstōde it / though he studie therin neuer so moch: and agayne with what keyes it is so opened / that the reader can be stopped out with no sotilte or false doctrine of man / from the true sense and vnderstondynge therof. - W. T. vn to the Christen reader.

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¶ The Storie of the prophete Ionas.

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This work opens with a dense, almost poetic prologue that frames the prophet Ionas as a gateway to deeper scriptural insight. The author presents the Bible as a living body—its outer shell and inner spirit—suggesting that true understanding requires special keys rather than mere surface reading. By laying out the purpose of law, gospel, and the stories of holy men, the text invites listeners to see the scriptures as a unified whole that speaks to the heart, not just the mind.

From the outset, the treatise launches into a passionate critique of those who obscure divine truths with worldly allegories and false doctrines. It warns against the complacency of readers who accept shallow interpretations, urging a return to sincere, love‑driven study. While rich in historical references and theological debate, the narrative remains anchored in the early life and mission of Ionas, offering a fresh lens for anyone seeking a more authentic grasp of biblical teaching.

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The prophete Ionas with an introduccion before teachinge to vnderstonde him and the right vse also of all the scripture/ and why it was written/ and what is therin to be sought/ and shewenge wherewith the scripture is locked vpp that he which readeth it/ can not vnderstonde it/ though he studie therin neuer so moch: and agayne with what keyes it is so opened/ that the reader can be stopped out with no sotilte or false doctrine of man/ from the true sense and vnderstondynge therof. before teachinge to vnderstonde him and the right vse also of all the scripture/ and why it was written/ and what is therin to be sought/ and shewenge wherewith the scripture is locked vpp that he which readeth it/ can not vnderstonde it/ though he studie therin neuer so moch: and agayne with what keyes it is so opened/ that the reader can be stopped out with no sotilte or false doctrine of man/ from the true sense and vnderstondynge therof.

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~52 minutes (50K characters)

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Project Gutenberg

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Produced by Free Elf, Louise Pryor, Early English Books Online and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-03-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24890

Subjects

Bible. Jonah -- Commentaries BS

About the author

William Tyndale

1492–1536

A brilliant linguist and reformer, he gave English readers direct access to the Bible at enormous personal risk. His clear, forceful phrasing shaped the language of later English Bibles for generations.

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