For centuries, the Bible was not just a book of faith, it was a death warrant. This documentary explores the harrowing 2,000-year journey of the Holy Scriptures, from the secret gatherings of the early church to the smoke of the Inquisition’s pyres. Discover the incredible stories of men like John Wycliffe and William Tyndale, who defied the absolute power of the Papacy to bring the Word of God to the common man. We investigate the rise of the Jesuit Counter-Reformation, the "Black Pope," and the high-stakes political intrigue that led to the creation of the King James Bible. This is the story of the martyrs who bled so that the "plowboy" could read, and the hidden forces that fought to keep the world in darkness. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Subscribe to Parable for more Religious History documentaries! This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #Parable #ReligiousHistoryDocumentary