The King James Bible, published in 1611, was the 309th edition of the Bible in English at that time. For reference, the first hand-written manuscripts of the Bible in English were composed by John Wycliffe in the 1380s.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, was the 309th edition of the Bible in English at that time. For reference, the first hand-written manuscripts of the Bible in English were composed by John Wycliffe in the 1380s.
Yes, I once came across someone who insisted that the KJV was the first English translation, and therefore (somehow) had special divine authority. Not to disparage the KJV, it’s a monument of English literature. But it would be good for people to learn a little more about the history.