The people's Bible : the remarkable history of the King James version
Wilson, Derek, 1935-2010
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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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Oxford : Lion, 2010.
Collation:
222 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780745953519 (hbk)
Dewey class:
220.52038220.52038
Local class:
220.52038
Language:
English
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BRN:
1968972