In the beginning
Subtitle: the story of the King James Bible and how it changed a nation, a language, and a culture
By: Alister E. McGrath.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Doubleday
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 340
Subjects: Bible. -- Versions -- Authorized; Bible. -- History
Description: "The King James Bible is the most familiar and widely read Bible translation in the world, recognized for centuries as both a religious and literary classic. But the origins of this masterpiece are far from what one might expect, and its beginnings lie in murder, deceit, bitter political feuds, and religious conflicts so intense they threatened the unity of England.

The struggle to translate the Bible into English was a passionate cause, in the name of which crusaders fought, were imprisoned, and were sometimes even executed - like William Tyndale, whose efforts to translate the New Testament into English led him to a gruesome death. Now, Alister McGrath explores the origins of this monumental work and delves into the forces that brought it into being, illuminating a particularly volatile and culturally rich period in European history."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-328) and index.