The first edition of the Welsh Bible appeared in 1588, before the King James Bible, with a revised version published in 1620. It's this later version which continues to be used in Wales today.
The translation marked a very important moment in the history of the Welsh language and in the history of Christianity. William Morgan gave the Welsh people easy access to biblical teachings and created a standard version of written Welsh for the first time.
Today, we continue to celebrate William Morgan’s major achievements at his birthplace. An original copy of the Bishop’s translation, first published in 1588 is on display at Tŷ Mawr. There is also a small, but significant, collection of family Bibles and religious works in Welsh.