Episode 181: Heaven and Earth
The History of English Podcast
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The Linguistic Legacy of the King James Bible
This chapter delves into the translation process of the King James Bible, highlighting the guidelines scholars followed and their reliance on previous English translations. It discusses how the language of the Bible preserved older linguistic forms, contrasting it with contemporary works by Shakespeare and examining specific plays to illustrate the evolution of English during that period.
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