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For 400 years the King James Version of the Holy Bible has been the most influential book to be published in the English language. Now Bible collector and expert Donald L. Brake brings to life the fascinating story of its creation and proliferation throughout the English-speaking world. With beautiful and informative photos, illustrations, charts, and sidebars, Brake invites readers to explore the KJV's mysterious beginnings, the men who translated it, the manuscripts upon which that translation was based, the important people and places that influenced its production, and even Shakespeare's involvement
in it.
In an age where a new translation of the Bible seems to come about every few years, discover what has made the King James Version endure for four centuries.
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Discover what has made the King James Version endure for four centuries
"Facts, historical background, wonderful photos, and personal experiences are woven together in this first-rate story of the King James Bible. Guaranteed to deepen your appreciation of the English Bible."--Charles C. Ryrie, editor, Ryrie Study Bible
"Here is a creative masterpiece from a reputable scholar, verifying God's Word to every human being. Pleasantly readable, it is an outstanding, authentic book to enrich every Christian's library."--Howard G. Hendricks, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Christian Education and Leadership, Dallas Theological Seminary
"No one is more knowledgeable about English Bible translation than Donald Brake."--Leland Ryken, professor of English, Wheaton College
"Donald Brake has shown, through meticulous research, engaging style, irenic tone, and exquisite illustrations, that this translation deserves a place on our shelves and in our hearts. I recommend A Visual History of the King James Bible to every English-speaking Christian because here you will discover a part of the rich tapestry of the Christian faith in which you find yourself today."--Daniel B. Wallace, executive director, Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts
"On the 400th anniversary of the most famous of English Bible translations, Donald Brake has written an engaging account of the history of the King James Bible. Photos of many of the rare volumes from Brake's collection fill the pages of this beautifully illustrated book."--Diana Severance, director, Dunham Bible Museum
About the Author
Donald L. Brake (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is vice president and dean emeritus of Multnomah Biblical Seminary in Portland, Oregon. An avid collector of rare Bibles and manuscripts for more than 30 years, he amassed one of the most complete private collections of rare English Bibles and Greek New Testaments in America, which are now in the Dunham Bible Museum at the Houston Baptist University. He is a former pastor and the author of A Visual History of the English Bible. Brake lives in Washington.
Shelly Beach is the award-winning author of five books. She was on the writing team for The NIV Stewardship Study Bible and was a contributor to Holy Bible: Mosaic. She is a cofounder of the Cedar Falls Christian Writer's Workshop in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and the Breathe Christian Writer's Workshop in Grand Haven, Michigan. Shelly and her husband, Dan, live in Michigan.
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- PublisherBaker Books
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 080101347X
- ISBN 13 9780801013478
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages283
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