Reina Valera New Testament of the Bible 1602, Book of Matthew

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"Reina Valera New Testament of the Bible 1602, Book of Matthew" by Reina and Valera is a biblical translation published in 1602. This Spanish version emerged when Cipriano de Valera revised Casiodoro de Reina's groundbreaking 1569 translation, updating language that had shifted in meaning over three decades. The work represents a pivotal moment in making Scripture accessible to Spanish readers, drawing from Hebrew and Greek sources while navigating the religious tensions of its era. This translation would spawn numerous revisions and become foundational for Spanish-speaking Protestant communities worldwide.