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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the history of the English Bible. The author explores the development of translations from the earliest attempts in Anglo-Saxon times, through the pivotal works of Wycliffe and Tyndale, to the Great Bible and the eventual publication of the Authorized Version in 1611. The narrative highlights the cultural, religious, and political forces that shaped the creation and dissemination of these translations. The book reveals the enduring struggle to make the Scriptures accessible to ordinary people in their own language. It sheds light on the courageous individuals who faced persecution and even martyrdom to bring the word of God to the masses. It also examines the evolving relationship between religious authority and the translation of Scripture, and the ways in which the Bible became a powerful tool for social and political change. The author examines the intricate process of translation itself, exploring the various textual sources, the changing styles of English, and the motivations behind different approaches to rendering the Bible. This book offers a rich and nuanced understanding of a pivotal aspect of English literature and cultural history, revealing how the English Bible has deeply shaped our language, our understanding of faith, and our national identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331360018_0
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The item may have been opened and read, but it has no defects. 2018 paperback, very good Excerpt from The English Bible, Vol. 1 of 2: An External and Critical History of the Various English Translations of Scripture, With Remarks on the Need of Revising the English New Testament The following pages have been written to tell the story of the English Bible, and it is a story of singular interest to all who speak the English tongue. N o pains have been spared to present the narrative in its truth, and to disentangle it from convicting statements and traditional errors. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. Copyright © Fb&c Ltd. N° de réf. du vendeur 486266
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