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History of English

Published on Aug 21, 2016

It is about the History of English. What is the History of the King James Bible and Why is it considered a classic

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History of English

By Lucrecia Hurn

What is the history of the King James Bible and why is it considered a classic?

what is the King james bible

  • King James Bible is another name for Authorized Version

the History of the King james bible

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the History of the King james bible

  • The first edition appeared in 1611
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why is KIng James Bible considered a classic

  • It is easy to understand
  • It is a wide-ranging Introduction
  • Has affected the literature, art and general culture of the English-speaking world
  • The language is not very complex
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Facts

  • To buy the King James Bible today would cost you $10 - $30
  • Almost all American presidents who have been sworn into office had their hands on King James Bible
  • Only three angels are in the King James Bible (They are Michael, Lucifer and Gabriel)

Facts

  • There are 1,260 promises that were made in the Bible
  • “I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.” Psalms 40:8 (KJV) (Original verse)
  • "Blessed is that man that make the Lord his trust, and respect not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies." Psalms 40:4 (KJV) (Now)