In the Begining
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In the Begining by Alister E Mcgrath
This fascinating history of a literary and religious masterpiece explores the forces that obstructed and ultimately led to the decision to create an authorized translation, the method of translation and printing, and the central role the King James version of the Bible played in the development of modern English. In the sixteenth century, to attempt to translate the Bible into a common tongue wasn't just difficult, it was dangerous. A Bible in English threatened the power of the monarch and the Church. Early translators like Tyndale, whose work greatly influenced the King James, were hunted down and executed, but the demand for English Bibles continued to grow. Indeed it was the popularity of the Geneva Bible, with its anti-royalist content, that eventually forced James I to sanction his own, pro-monarchy, translation. Errors in early editions--one declared that thou shalt commit adultery--and Puritan preferences for the Geneva Bible initially hampered acceptance of the King James, but it went on to become the definitive English-language Bible. McGrath's history of the King James Bible's creation and influence is a worthy tribute to a great work and a joy to read.Professor of Theology, Ministry, and Education at King's College, London, Alister E.McGrath is the Head of the Centre for Theology, Religion, and Culture. He is the author of several best-selling books, including Wiley-Blackwell's The Christian Theology Reader (4th edition, 2011), Theology: The Fundamental Readings (2nd edition, 2011), Science and Religion (2nd edition, 2010), and Dawkins' God: Genes, Memes, and the Meaning of Life (2004).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780385498906 |
| ISBN 10 | 038549890X |
| Title | In the Begining |
| Author | Alister E Mcgrath |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-04-10 |
| Number of pages | 340 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Gold Medallion Book Awards (Christianity/Society) 2002 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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