02475cam a22003373u 4500 40822 UtSlPG 20260610133931.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BS McAfee, Cleland Boyd, 1866-1944 The Greatest English Classic : A Study of the King James Version of the Bible and Its Influence on Life and Literature Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-09-21 Produced by Margo von Romberg, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Greatest English Classic" by Cleland Boyd McAfee is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century that focuses on the King James Version of the Bible and its profound influence on both life and literature. The text explores the historical development of Biblical translations leading up to the King James Version, its literary significance, and its lasting impact on English and American history. As such, the book likely appeals to readers interested in religion, literature, and cultural history. The opening of the work serves as a preface to a series of lectures given at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences in 1912. McAfee outlines the historical context of the English Bible leading to the King James Version, discussing previous translations, societal attitudes toward scripture, and key figures such as John Wiclif and William Tindale, who contributed to making the Bible accessible to the English-speaking population. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper examination of the Bible's translation processes, its role in the evolution of the English language, and how it shaped literacy and religious thought over centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bible -- History Bible. English -- Versions -- Authorized Bible and literature Bible -- Influence https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40822 81661 81661