The people's Bible: the remarkable history of the King James version
by Wilson, Derek 1935-.
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BookPublisher: Lion 2010ISBN: 9780745953519; 0745953514.Classification number: 220.5203 WILSubject(s): Bible English Authorized -- History | Bible -- Translating | Bible English Authorized -- Influence | Great Britain -- Church history -- 17th centurySubject: In 1604 the new King James I convened a meeting at Hampton Court to address the problem of the Puritans. It was decided that a new translation of the Bible should be made. One that would be accessible to the common people and placed in every church in his realm. This book traces the history of this Bible.
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| 220.09 BAR A history of the Bible : the book and its faiths / | 220.5203 HEN Holy Bible : | 220.5203 KIN King James Bible: 400th anniversary edition of the book that changed the world | 220.5203 WIL The people's Bible: | 220.5208 GOO Good News Bible | 220.6 LOV The Bible for grown-ups : a new look at the good book / | 220.6 POL Encountering scripture: |
Includes bibliographical references and index
In 1604 the new King James I convened a meeting at Hampton Court to address the problem of the Puritans. It was decided that a new translation of the Bible should be made. One that would be accessible to the common people and placed in every church in his realm. This book traces the history of this Bible.
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