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Translation that openeth the window : reflections on the history and legacy of the King James Bible / edited by David G. Burke.
- Title
- Translation that openeth the window : reflections on the history and legacy of the King James Bible / edited by David G. Burke.
- Publication
- Atlanta : Society of Biblical Literature, c2009.
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- Additional Authors
- Burke, David G.
- Description
- xxiii, 274 p.; 23 cm.
- Summary
- "After David G. Burke's introduction to the volume, Alister McGrath, Benson Bobrick, Lynne Long, and John R. Kohlenberger III explore in part 1 "The World of Bible Translation before the King James Version." In part 2, A. Kenneth Curtis, Barclay M. Newman and Charles Houser, and Jack Lewis investigate "The Making of the King James Bible," while in part 3 Leonard J. Greenspoon, Cheryl J. Sanders, Lamin Sanneh, David Lyle Jeffrey, and James R. White review "The World of Bible Translation after the King James Bible." By looking at the historical context in which the translation was born, exploring its beauty and complexity, and evaluating its lasting impact on church and society throughout the English-speaking world, this volume provides a comprehensive introduction to the King James Bible and its influence throughout the centuries."--From publisher description.
- Series Statement
- Society of biblical literature biblical scholarship in North America ; no. 23
- Uniform Title
- Biblical scholarship in North America ; no. 23.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- History
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- Contents
- The story of the King James Bible / Alister McGrath -- The legacy of the King James Bible / Benson Bobrick -- Preparing the way : traditions of translation before the King James Bible / Lynne Long -- The textual sources of the King James Bible / John R. Kohlenberger III -- The Hampton Court Conference / A. Kenneth Curtis -- Rediscovering the preface and notes to the original King James Version / Barclay M. Newman, Charles Houser -- The King James Bible editions : their character and revision history / Jack Lewis -- The King James Bible and Jewish Bible translations / Leonard J. Greenspoon -- The KJV's influence on African Americans and their churches / Cheryl J. Sanders -- Bible translation as intercultural, historical enterprise / Lamin Sanneh -- Habitual music : the King James Bible and English literature / David Lyle Jeffrey -- A critique of the King James only movement / James R. White -- Appendices. A. The translators to the readers (original KJB preface) -- B. Words that have changed in meaning.
- ISBN
- 9781589833562 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- ^^2009027098
- OCLC
- 421535254
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library