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King James Version of the Bible
Authorized Version
Book • 1611
The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible is a significant literary and theological work that was published in 1611.
It was translated by a group of scholars commissioned by King James VI and I to create a unified English translation for the Church of England.
The KJV includes 39 books of the Old Testament, 14 books of the Apocrypha, and 27 books of the New Testament.
It is noted for its 'majesty of style' and has been a driving force in shaping English culture and the English-speaking world.
The translation was based on the Textus Receptus for the New Testament, the Masoretic Text for the Old Testament, and the Septuagint and Vulgate for the Apocrypha.
The KJV has undergone several revisions since its initial publication, with the most significant revision occurring in 1769.
It was translated by a group of scholars commissioned by King James VI and I to create a unified English translation for the Church of England.
The KJV includes 39 books of the Old Testament, 14 books of the Apocrypha, and 27 books of the New Testament.
It is noted for its 'majesty of style' and has been a driving force in shaping English culture and the English-speaking world.
The translation was based on the Textus Receptus for the New Testament, the Masoretic Text for the Old Testament, and the Septuagint and Vulgate for the Apocrypha.
The KJV has undergone several revisions since its initial publication, with the most significant revision occurring in 1769.
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Mentioned by Katherine Rundell as a highly valued translation that has influenced many works of literature.
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