Anglo-American Bible Revision (1879)

The Anglo-American Bible Revision, written by Philip Schaff and published in 1879, is a historical account of the revision of the King James Version of the Bible. Schaff, a prominent theologian and historian, details the collaborative effort between British and American scholars to produce a more accurate and modern translation of the Bible. The book covers the history of the King James Version, the reasons for the revision, the process of selecting the revision committee, and the challenges faced during the revision process. Schaff provides a detailed analysis of the changes made to the text, as well as the principles and methods used by the committee. The book also includes a comparison of the revised version with the King James Version and other translations. Overall, the Anglo-American Bible Revision offers valuable insights into the history of Bible translation and the efforts to make the Bible more accessible to modern readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.