Cipriano De Valera
2 books
About the Author
Cipriano de Valera was a distinguished 16th-century Spanish theologian and scholar whose profound contributions to biblical translation have left an enduring legacy in Hispanic Christian literature. Born in the early 1500s, de Valera initially pursued studies in the humanities before embracing the Protestant Reformation, which profoundly shaped his scholarly pursuits. Exiled from Spain due to his reformist beliefs, he settled in Geneva, where he collaborated with other luminaries to produce the first complete Spanish Bible translation from the original Hebrew and Greek texts. His meticulous Reina-Valera version, first published in 1602, revolutionized access to Scripture for Spanish-speaking communities worldwide, emphasizing clarity, fidelity, and spiritual depth. De Valera's work continues to inspire generations through editions like the Biblia de Estudio Arco Iris para mujer and the classic Reina Valera 1960, blending timeless devotion with accessible study aids for modern readers seeking divine guidance.
Writing style
scholarly
precise
devotional
Books by Cipriano De Valera
