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New exhibit commemorates 400 years of the King James Bible

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

400 years ago, scholars from all over Britain came together and produced one of the best, most beloved, and controversial pieces of literature the world has ever seen.  The King James Bible soon became the de facto Bible for countless … Continue reading →

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“Simple in vocabulary while majestic in effect”: 400th anniversary of the King James Translation of the Bible

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

The most published book in the world celebrates its 400th anniversary. Soon after March 24th 1603, when James VI, King of Scots, inherited the English crown, a crowd of Puritans approached him with their petition. They requested that all traces … Continue reading →

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