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2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, a seminal text that remains the most widely published and influential book in the English language. Once described as "the noblest monument of English prose," it has been recognized for centuries as both a religious and a literary classic. This compilation features James Naughtie's acclaimed three-part documentary series The Story of the King James Bible -a fascinating exploration of how a new translation of the Bible came to be produced and the impact it has had since. In addition, there are 28 readings from the work itself, encompassing some of the most powerful and awe-inspiring passages narrated by well-known British actors such as Samuel West, Emilia Fox, Hugh Bonneville, Niamh Cusack, and Bill Paterson, and introduced by eminent figures from the worlds of history, literature, and religion such as Simon Schama, David Lodge, Will Self, and Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury. Enlightening and inspiring, this is a thrilling tribute to one of the greatest works ever produced in English.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Random House
ISBN-101408468905
ISBN-139781408468906
eBay Product ID (ePID)99893488
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Publication Year2011
Book TitleKing James Bibles : Readings and Documentaries
TopicGeneral, King James Version / Study
LanguageEnglish
GenreReligion, Bibles
AuthorBroadcasting Corp. British
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