Bible: the story of the King James Version, 1611-2011

The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible has long been viewed as the most elegantly written and poetic of the many English translations. Now reaching its 400th anniversary, it remains one of the most frequently used Bibles in the English-speaking world, especially in America. This book offers an au...

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Main Author: Campbell, Gordon 1944- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2010
In:Year: 2010
Reviews:[Rezension von: Campbell, Gordon, 1944-, Bible: The Story of the King James Version 1611–2011] (2011) (Hargitt, Aidan)
[Rezension von: Campbell, Gordon, 1944-, Bible: The Story of the King James Version 1611–2011] (2012) (Gebarowski-Shafer, Ellie, 1979 -)
[Rezension von: Campbell, Gordon, 1944-, Bible: The Story of the King James Version 1611–2011] (2012) (Koop, Karl, 1959 -)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible (King James version) / Journalistic editing / Reception / History 1611-2011
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
Further subjects:B Bible English Authorized History
B Bible Translating
B Bible English Authorized Criticism, Textual
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible has long been viewed as the most elegantly written and poetic of the many English translations. Now reaching its 400th anniversary, it remains one of the most frequently used Bibles in the English-speaking world, especially in America. This book offers an authoritative history of this renowned translation, ranging from the Bible's inception to the present day. The text tells the complex story of how this translation came to be commissioned, who the translators were, and how the translation was accomplished.
ISBN:019180665X
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1093/acprof:osobl/9780199693016.001.0001