Author: WILSON, DEREK (1935-)
Title: The people's Bible : the remarkable history of the King James version / Derek Wilson
Description: Oxford : Lion 2010. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 222 pages; Physical description; 222 p. [8] p. of plates : ill. (seome col.) ; 23 cm. Summary; 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 a team of 47 scholars on six committees had begun work in Oxford. Cambridge and Westminster. The fruit of their labours was the Authorized Version published in 1611. Beautifully presented and based on scholarly research. this book traces the fascinating history of the AV from its earliest predecessors through its remarkable influence on the church. literature. and wider society. Subjects; Bible. English - History. Bible - Translating. Bible. English - Influence. Bible. English - Versions - Authorized - History. Bible. English - Versions - Authorized. Great Britain - Church history - 17th century.Weight in Kg appr.:

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