Nicolson, Adam

When God Spoke English: The Making of the King James Bible

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ISBN 13:: 9780007431007
author:: Nicolson, Adam
format:: Paperback
publisher:: HarperPress
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 280
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
Genre:: Biblical studies & exegesis
Condition:: New
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The King James Bible was born out of necessity and determination. In 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended to the English throne, facing a complex web of religious factions that threatened his kingdom's stability. With a vision to unify his realm and avoid strife, he set in motion a translation project that would produce one of the greatest works of prose ever written in English. Forty-seven scholars from Cambridge, Oxford, and London worked together to create this masterpiece, drawing on previous versions and crafting a book of extraordinary beauty and enduring literary appeal. The result was not only a sacred text but also a defining moment in the development of the English language, shaping many of our most familiar phrases and laying the foundations for the English-speaking world. The King James Bible's creation was a deliberate decision to make its message accessible to the common man, rather than just the elite. While it may not have been an immediate commercial success, it has remained a beloved and enduring work ever since.

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