The King James Bible A Short History from Tyndale to Today [Paperback]

This book traces the work of Tyndale and his successors, examining the translators' manuscript work and the KJB's textual and printing history.The King James Bible was the result of extraordinary effort over nearly a century. David Norton traces the work of Tyndale and his successors, following in detail work on the KJB, including its textual and printing history.The King James Bible was the result of extraordinary effort over nearly a century. David Norton traces the work of Tyndale and his successors, following in detail work on the KJB, including its textual and printing history.The King James Bible was the result of an extraordinary effort over nearly a century to make many good English translations and turn them into what the translators called one principal good one, not justly to be excepted against'. David Norton traces the work of Tyndale and his successors, analyzing the translation and revisions of two representative passages. His fascinating new account follows in detail the creation of the KJB, including attention to the translators' manuscript work. He also examines previously unknown evidence such as the diary of John Bois, the only man who made notes on the translation. At the centre of the book is a thorough discussion of the first edition. The latter part of the book traces the printing and textual history of the KJB and provides a concise account of its changing scholarly and literary reputations.List of illustrations; Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Predecessors; 2. Drafting the King James Bible; 3. 'I was a translator'; 4. Working on the King James Bible; 5. 1611: the first edition; 6. Printing, editing and the development of a standard text; 7. Reputation and future.'By his work as editor of The New Cambridge Paragraph Bible and through his careful study of manuscripts left by King James's translators, David Norton has made himself master of his subject. This history of the King James Bible is detailed, clear, and complete.' Ward S. Allen, author ol3(