The Book of Books: A Biography of the King James Bible, 1611-2011

Melvyn Bragg
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The King James Bible is both the standard scriptural text and, for centuries, the bestselling book in the English-speaking world. In this text, Melvyn Bragg reveals the political, linguistic, and religious influences the Bible has had throughout the centuries.
Genres: HistoryNonfictionReligionBooks About BooksHistoricalAudiobookChristianitySpiritualityLiteratureEuropean History
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