The Existing Monopoly, an Inadequate Protection of the Authorised Version of the Scripture: Four Letters to the Right Hon. And Right Rev. The Lord ... Departures From the Authorised Standard, to W - Hardcover

Thomas Curtis

9780365377795: The Existing Monopoly, an Inadequate Protection of the Authorised Version of the Scripture: Four Letters to the Right Hon. And Right Rev. The Lord ... Departures From the Authorised Standard, to W

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ISBN 10: 0365377791 ISBN 13: 9780365377795

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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Uncover the case for reform in Bible publishing .

This historical critique argues that the current monopoly over English Bible printing limits access to accurate, freely available Scripture.

Few issues are examined with more direct urgency: how modern editions diverge from the classic Authorised Version, the practical impact of altered texts and headings, and what it could mean for readers if the monopoly were relaxed. The work surveys scholarly opinions, historical debates, and the cost to the public of maintaining restricted print runs.

Exposes alterations and omissions in modern Bibles compared to the 1611 Authorised Version
Discusses the legal and moral questions around who controls sacred texts
Considers the effect on readers, churches, and universities
Includes contemporary responses and calls for greater transparency in translation and publication

Ideal for readers of Bible history, textual criticism, and 19th‑century reform debates who want a focused look at how publishing power can shape scripture.

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