The Bible: Authorized King James Version
A fresh perspective on a foundational religious text
Robert Carroll editor Stephen Prickett editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:17th Apr '08
Should be back in stock very soon
This edition of the Bible: Authorized King James Version offers fresh insights and scholarly guidance, exploring its extensive cultural impact.
The Bible: Authorized King James Version stands as a cornerstone in Western civilization, revered for its profound influence yet often challenged in interpretation. This text has ignited countless debates, with varying interpretations reflecting deeply held beliefs that extend beyond the realm of religion, impacting politics, art, and science alike. The complexity of the Bible: Authorized King James Version is matched only by its significance, making it a subject of continuous exploration and discussion.
This unique edition presents a fresh perspective on the Authorized King James Version, enriched by the inclusion of the Apocrypha. It features a comprehensive introduction and extensive notes accompanying each biblical book, designed to navigate readers through the intricate landscape of literary, textual, and theological questions. By employing contemporary scholarship, this edition reveals the Bible's far-reaching influence on literature, art, and the broader culture of the English-speaking world.
As part of the esteemed Oxford World's Classics series, this volume exemplifies a century-long commitment to making a diverse range of literature accessible. Each edition prioritizes scholarly accuracy, offering insightful introductions from leading experts, clarifying notes, and extensive bibliographies for further research, ensuring that readers gain a deeper understanding of this monumental text.
The World's Classics Bible [is] a quite extraordinary success. It is learned but entirely accessible, full of fascinating information ... and executed with great skill and enthusiasm * Frank Kermode *
[The editors] seem to have read everything ... and their commentary consistently illuminates everything it touches upon, from the meaning of single words to the largest issues ... A magnificent achievement * Gabriel Josipovici *
ISBN: 9780199535941
Dimensions: 195mm x 127mm x 57mm
Weight: 1166g
1824 pages