{"product_id":"in-the-beginning-the-story-of-the-king-james-bible-and-how-it-changed-a-nation-a-language-and-a-culture-paperback","title":"In the Beginning: The Story of the King James Bible and How It Changed a Nation, a Language, and a Culture - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlister McGrath\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003cbr\u003eThis fascinating history of a literary and religious masterpiece explores the forces that led to the decision to create an authorized translation, the method of translation and printing, and the central role this version of the Bible played in the development of modern English. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eALISTER McGRATH\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University and Principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He is a consulting editor at \u003cb\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/b\u003e, the general editor of \u003cb\u003eThe NIV Thematic Study Bible\u003c\/b\u003e, and the author of numerous books, including \u003cb\u003eThe Christian Theology Reader, The Journey, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eTheology for Amateurs\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eTo Know and Serve God, \u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eA Journey Through Suffering\u003c\/b\u003e. He lives in Oxford, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 19, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51991651221805,"sku":"9780385722162","price":21.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/ThvMfThm6c9780385722162.webp?v=1776314944","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/in-the-beginning-the-story-of-the-king-james-bible-and-how-it-changed-a-nation-a-language-and-a-culture-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}