Question

What was the reason why a translation of the Bible not attempted until the 1500s?. .
A.. Until then, people in Europe spoke and read Latin only.. .
B.. Until then, translations into English were forbidden by the church.. .
C.. Until then, Hebrew and Aramaic were not well understood.. .
D.. Until then, printable books were not available..

Answer 1

The correct answer is B.. Until then, translations into English were forbidden by the church..

The church deemed that translating the Bible into any language other than Latin, and especially into the common English, was heresy, and it was strictly forbidden and severely punished.