Just wondering: Did John Calvin use any English Bible translations? If so which ones? Did he have any input into the Geneva Bible? Just curious
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The Geneva from Tolle Lege touts that it includes notes/contributions from Calvin.
I think I also heard Calvin's introduction was in Latin, and translated into English by one of the Scottish or English exiles, probably William Hetherington.
I meant to say the most likely translator of Calvin's introduction is thought to be William Whittingham - not Hetherington. (...ever wake up at night with a flash realization that you said something mistaken..? funny how the sub-conscience works...)
As for the textual translation, also keep in mind that Myles Coverdale was exiled in Geneva while most of the Geneva Bible was created. He of course was a highly competent translator, having created the first complete English Bible in 1535.