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Published: 10.12.2002.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'The Development of the King James Bible', 1.
  • Essays 'The Development of the King James Bible', 2.
  • Essays 'The Development of the King James Bible', 3.
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The King James Version of The Holy Bible has been proven to be today's most popular translation of the Bible. For almost 400 years, many readers have preferred it over all other translations. Since its original edition in 1611, the King James Version, or KJV, has overthrown both previous popular bible versions, the Geneva and the Bishops' Bible, and also has eclipsed as one of the most reliable and sacred translations of the bible. This, however, came at a great cost. The development of the King James Version was a very lengthy and painful process.…

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