The Book of Books: The Radical Impact of the King James Bible 1611-2011
Bragg, Melvyn
ISBN 10: 1619020106 ISBN 13: 9781619020108
Published by Catapult (edition ), 2012
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A fascinating, in-depth history of the King James Bible (KJV)--the best-selling book in the world--and its lasting impact on language, literature, politics, and religion
The King James Bible has often been called the "Book of Books," both in itself and in what it stands for. Since its publication in 1611, it has been the best-selling book in the world, and many believe, it has had the greatest impact. The King James Bible has spread the Protestant faith. It has also been the greatest influence on the enrichment of the English language and its literature. It has been the Bible of wars from the British Civil War in the 17th century to the American Civil War two centuries later, and it has been carried into battle in innumerable conflicts since then. Its influence on social movements--particularly involving women in the 19th and 20th centuries--and politics was profound. It was crucial to the growth of democracy. It was integral to the abolition of slavery, and it defined attitudes to modern science, education, and sex. As Lord Melvyn Bragg's The Adventure of English explored the history of our language, so The Book of Books reveals the extraordinary and still-felt impact of a work created 400 years ago.About the Author: Lord Melvyn Bragg is a bestselling author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books, including The Adventure of English. He is the host of the incredibly popular arts program The South Bank Show, which airs in 60 countries including the United States. The show has been on the air, with Bragg as the host, since 1978. He lives in London.
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Title: The Book of Books: The Radical Impact of the...
Publisher: Catapult (edition )
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good