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100 1 _aMcAfee, Cleland Boyd,
_d1866-1944
245 1 4 _aThe Greatest English Classic :
_bA Study of the King James Version of the Bible and Its Influence on Life and Literature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1999
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aThere is an improved edition of this title, eBook #40822
500 _aRelease date is 1999-01-01
508 _aScanned by Charles Keller with OmniPage Professional OCR software
520 _a"The Greatest English Classic" by Cleland Boyd McAfee is a scholarly study of the King James Version of the Bible and its profound impact on literature and cultural history, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the historical development leading to the creation of this famous translation, its characteristics as a literary work, and its significant influence on English and American history. The opening of the work sets the stage by discussing the importance of the English Bible before the King James Version, highlighting how different translations evolved through time to meet societal needs. McAfee delves into the historical context, detailing the numerous figures, such as Wiclif and Tindale, who pioneered the translation of the Bible into English, emphasizing their motivations stemming from both a love for scripture and a desire for greater social awareness. This portion establishes a foundation for understanding the eventual emergence of the King James Version and its lasting legacy as a cornerstone of English literature and religious thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBible -- History
653 _aBible. English -- Versions -- Authorized
653 _aBible and literature
653 _aBible -- Influence
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1592
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