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The Christian III Bible, published in 1550, was the first complete Bible in Danish. Commissioned by royal command during the reign of King Christian III of Denmark and Norway, it was a significant step in the Danish Reformation and the development of Danish literature. This translation was based on Martin Luther's work and played a crucial role in establishing Lutheranism as the state church in Denmark. Subsequent revisions, such as the Frederick II Bible in 1589 and the Christian IV Bible in 1633, continued to update and refine the Danish translation of the scriptures.123

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  1. biblical literature - Scandinavian versions
  2. Christiern Pedersen
  3. Christian III
  4. Christian IV

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