Author: Campbell, Gordon
Title: Bible : the story of the King James Version, 1611-2011 / Gordon Campbell
Description: Oxford University Press 2011. First Edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 354 pages; 1st paperback edition. Illustrated with reproductions from early editions of the King James Bible. Bible : The Story of the King James Version offers an authoritative history of this renowned translation. ranging from the Bible's inception to the present day. Physical description: xiii. 354 p. : ill. facsims. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Bible. English. Authorized -- History. Bible. English -- Versions -- Authorized -- Criticism. Textual -- King James Bible. 'This is not just a book for theologians but for students of language too.' --The Tribune. 'Beautifully crafted book.' --New Statesman. 'All told. Campbell's flair for the interesting anecdote and careful painting of context makes this an informative. compelling biography for both scholars and general readers of the premiere English Bible.' --Choice.

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