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the story of the King James Bible and how it changed a nation, a language, and a culture

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An edition of In the beginning (2001)

In the beginning

the story of the King James Bible and how it changed a nation, a language, and a culture

1st ed.

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"The King James Bible is the most familiar and widely read Bible translation in the world, recognized for centuries as both a religious and literary classic. But the origins of this masterpiece are far from what one might expect, and its beginnings lie in murder, deceit, bitter political feuds, and religious conflicts so intense they threatened the unity of England.

The struggle to translate the Bible into English was a passionate cause, in the name of which crusaders fought, were imprisoned, and were sometimes even executed - like William Tyndale, whose efforts to translate the New Testament into English led him to a gruesome death. Now, Alister McGrath explores the origins of this monumental work and delves into the forces that brought it into being, illuminating a particularly volatile and culturally rich period in European history."--BOOK JACKET.

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Doubleday
Language
English
Pages
340

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Bible Versions Authorized History Influence Übersetzung Authorized version Bible., English - History Bible., English - Versions - Authorized Protestantisme Anglicanisme Bibel Receptie King James' Bible Geschichte 1450-1611 Bible, versions, english
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In the Beginning
March 21, 2002, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
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In the beginning: the story of the King James Bible and how it changed a nation, a language, and a culture
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In the beginning: the story of the King James Bible
2001, Hodder & Stoughton
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In the beginning: the story of the King James Bible and how it changed a nation, a language, and a culture
2001, Doubleday
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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-328) and index.

Published in
New York

Classifications

Library of Congress
BS186 .M33 2001, BS 186 M33 2001

The Physical Object

Pagination
x, 340 p. :
Number of pages
340

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL15491202M
ISBN 10
038549890X
LCCN
00060348
OCLC/WorldCat
44794843, 317880498
LibraryThing
45910
Goodreads
1969581

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Work ID
OL19041W

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