Our Grand Old Bible

Our Grand Old Bible: Being The Story Of The Authorized Version Of The English Bible Told For The Tercentenary Celebration (1911) by William Muir is a historical account of the creation and significance of the Authorized Version of the English Bible. The book was written in honor of the 300th anniversary of the publication of the Authorized Version, also known as the King James Version, in 1611. The book provides a detailed overview of the history of the English Bible, from the earliest translations to the creation of the Authorized Version. Muir explores the political and religious climate of the time, including the role of King James I in commissioning the translation. He also delves into the linguistic and literary aspects of the translation, discussing the contributions of the translators and the impact of the language on English literature and culture.In addition to its historical and literary analysis, Our Grand Old Bible also includes biographical sketches of the translators and a detailed examination of the text itself. Muir provides a close reading of key passages and explores the theological and philosophical implications of the translation.Overall, Our Grand Old Bible is a comprehensive and engaging account of the creation and significance of the Authorized Version of the English Bible, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the English language, religion, or literature.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.