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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 by Alister McGrath (2002, Trade Paperback, Reprint)

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This fascinating history of a literary and religious masterpiece explores the forces that obstructed and ultimately led to the decision to create an authorized translation, the method of translation and printing, and the central role the King James version of the Bible played in the development of modern English. In the sixteenth century, to attempt to translate the Bible into a common tongue wasn't just difficult, it was dangerous. A Bible in English threatened the power of the monarch and the Church. Early translators like Tyndale, whose work greatly influenced the King James, were hunted down and executed, but the demand for English Bibles continued to grow. Indeed it was the popularity of the Geneva Bible, with its anti-royalist content, that eventually forced James I to sanction his own, pro-monarchy, translation. Errors in early editions--one declared that "thou shalt commit adultery"--and Puritan preferences for the Geneva Bible initially hampered acceptance of the King James, but it went on to become the definitive English-language Bible. McGrath's history of the King James Bible's creation and influence is a worthy tribute to a great work and a joy to read.

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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385722168
ISBN-13
9780385722162
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1942704

Product Key Features

Book Title
In the Beginning : The Story of the King James Bible and How It Changed a Nation, a Language, and a Culture
Author
Alister Mcgrath
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Reprint
Topic
Christian Theology / History, General, Biblical Studies / History & Culture, King James Version / General
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Religion, Bibles
Number of Pages
352 Pages

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8in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.2in
Item Weight
10.2 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Bs186
Edition Description
Reprint
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"Fascinatingâ€¦. McGrath has a proper reverence for the language and a deep knowledge of the historical theologyâ€¦. His book is a genially contented hymn to both."-Simon Winchester, The New York Times Book Review "Breezy and anecdotalâ€¦. Offers a helpful and detailed overview of the process of Bible translation." The Washington Post Book World " A fascinating and splendid volume about an even more splendid and fascinating book." --Dr. David Noel Freedman, author of The Nine Commandments "A sprightly narrative of how [The King James Bible] was the product of sensibilities honed by the Renaissance and the Reformation." --Bruce Chilton, author of Rabbi Jesus: An Intimate Biography, "Fascinatingâ€¦. McGrath has a proper reverence for the language and a deep knowledge of the historical theologyâ€¦. His book is a genially contented hymn to both."-Simon Winchester,The New York Times Book Review "Breezy and anecdotalâ€¦. Offers a helpful and detailed overview of the process of Bible translation."The Washington Post Book World " A fascinating and splendid volume about an even more splendid and fascinating book." --Dr. David Noel Freedman, author ofThe Nine Commandments "A sprightly narrative of how [The King James Bible] was the product of sensibilities honed by the Renaissance and the Reformation." --Bruce Chilton, author ofRabbi Jesus: An Intimate Biography From the Trade Paperback edition.
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
220.5/2038
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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by B3v13H2XRsy@Del...Aug 26, 2010
Good read
Author gives an excellent overview of the history and cultural climate surrounding the KJV translation. The presentation of the conflicts between the Anglicans and the Puritans was well balanced and he presented a good overall view of translation implications of the period. Would have liked a more in depth background on the translators themselves.

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