The Bible is the most important book in the history of Western civilization, and also the most difficult to interpret. It has been the vehicle of continual conflict, with every interpretation reflecting passionately held views that have affected not merely religion, but politics, art, and even science.
This unique edition offers an exciting new approach to the most influential of all English biblical texts--the Authorized King James Version, complete with the Apocrypha. Its wide-ranging Introduction and the substantial notes to each book of the Bible guide the reader through the labyrinth of literary, textual, and theological issues, using the most up-to-date scholarship to demonstrate how and why the Bible has affected the literature, art and general culture of the English-speaking world.
The Bible: Authorized King James Version also includes the latest biblical research, evaluated and put into context as well as discussing centuries of critical opinion. A non-sectarian, historical approach makes it suitable for a wide range of readers. A Glossary of terms used in the Notes and six maps of the Holy Land further illuminate the meaning of this most culturally influential version of the Bible.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Product Details
B-KJ-OXF MUL APOC
Format: Paperback
Pages: 1732
Product Weight: 2.56 lbs
Editor: Carroll, Robert
Editor: Prickett, Stephen
Publication Date: 2008-05-15
Language: English
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PR
Dewey Decimal Classification: 220.520
Number of Units in Package: 1
Binding Material: Paper
Color: Multi-Colored
Bible Portion: Complete Plus Apocrypha
Bible Type: General Use
Bible Version: King James
ISBN: 9780199535941