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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... Read Full Overview

An entertaining history of our Bible and our language 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 King James I convened a meeting at Hampton Court to address... Read Full Overview

The story of one of the most influential, provocative, ambitious projects of its day the translation of the Bible into EnglishBeautifully presented and based on extensive scholarly research, this accessible volume traces the fascinating history of the Authorized Version of the... Read Full Overview