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Welcome to Tyndale House

Set amid the buildings of the University of Cambridge, Tyndale House is a Christian community dedicated to researching all the primary evidence relevant to the study of the Bible. It possesses one of the finest libraries for biblical research in the world, packed with specialist material on the language, culture, history, and meaning of the Bible. It also has facilities for medium and long-term accommodation. The House enjoys close links with the University of Cambridge and many postgraduates, church leaders, and visiting scholars have found it an ideal setting for their own study.

The scholars and publications that have come from Tyndale House since its founding in 1944 have had a worldwide impact, and all major modern Protestant Bible translations have benefited significantly from the input of scholars associated with the House.

Tyndale House also offers:

  1. A local team and global network of scholars who are committed to serving the church
  2. Conferences both for scholars and lay people
  3. A centre for the study and promotion of Christian Ethics
  4. Regular scholarly publications, including our journal the Tyndale Bulletin
  5. Free electronic resources for serious Bible study
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  • Building a Community
    Tyndale House offers accommodation for individuals and families, primarily for those doing research in the Library. For families, Tyndale House furnishes a ready-made Christian community for friendship and support. Scholars benefit from the community of common interest and shared expertise.
  • Unique Biblical Library
    Tyndale House Library is one of three libraries in the world that are dedicated solely to the scholarly study of the Bible. It was established as an independent library to give scholars the tools to provide a firm academic foundation for positive biblical research.
  • Equipping the Church
    Tyndale House was founded in 1944 by a group of Christian leaders who believed that serious study of the Bible should take place within a community. Cambridge is the ideal location and the House is physically surrounded by buildings of Cambridge University.