The People's Bible: The Remarkable History of the King James Version

by Derek Wilson

Book Overview

This is the story of one of the most influential, provocative, ambitious projects of its day: translating the Bible into English, the language of the people. In 1604 the new King James I convened a meeting at Hampton Court to address the problem of the Puritans. The recommendation was for the authorization of a new translation of the Bible, one that would be accessible to the common people and placed in every Church in his realm. Within three years...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745955592
• ISBN13: 9780745955599
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Lion Hudson
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Dry read

While probably historically accurate, it is a very dry read. Perhaps a good research book for a student. In the world of crackers this book would be a saltine. Dry and hard to get down without a lot of water.