Authorized+King+James+Version

=Early seventeenth century = =King James Bible =

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King James bible was a translation in English of the Christian bible. It begun in 1604 and was completed in 1611. The bible was third official translation into English. The resulting translation had a great influence on English style. It was accepted as the standard English Bible for some centuries. The translation was by 47 scholars who all were members of the English Church, King James gave the translators instructions. Some Pilgrims Fathers from America took the English Bible with them. British sailors took the Bible on voyages around the globe. It was taken to India, colonies in Africa, Australia and New Zealand. This is one of the reason why English now is a world language. “The King James Bible is a cornerstone of our culture and our language. Whatever our faith, whatever we believe, we have to recognise that the rhetorical power of this book, and in particular its power to fuse history with poetry, connects at the most fundamental level with our own history and poetry.//"// //- ////Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate 1999-2009 //

**The progress to the translation:** The translation was made by the finest people. 15 rules were advanced for the guidance of the translators.

Today you're also able to find "The King James Bible" online.

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