Historical collection of Welsh Bibles on show in Carmarthen
An important and unique historical collection of Welsh Bibles dating back as far as the middle of the 16th century is going on show at Carmarthen Library . The publication of these volumes has played a crucial role in ensuring the survival of Welsh as a living language over the last 400 years. Local residents and visitors to Carmarthen library will be able to view an exhibition which tells the story and traces the history of the Welsh Bible from the year 1567 to 1806. What many regard as a highlight is a first edition of the William Morgan Bible, published in 1588 and presented to Queen Elizabeth 1st. Morgan was a brilliant scholar who translated directly from the Hebrew and Greek originals. He gave the people of Wales a translation in their own tongue marked by a richness and breadth of vocabulary and a poetry which represents the language in its most elevated form. Where other Celtic languages fell into disuse, Welsh congregations had the benefit of listening week by week to majes...