Nicolson, Adam, 1957-

God's secretaries : the making of the King James Bible / Adam Nicolson. - New York : HarperCollins, c2003. - xiv, 280 p. : ill., ports.; 24 cm.

Originally published in Great Britain under the title: Power and glory.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A poore man now arrived at the Land of Promise -- The multitudes of people covered the beautie of the fields -- He sate among graue, learned and reuerend men -- Faire and softly goeth far -- I am for the medium in all things -- The danger never dreamt of, that is the danger -- O lett me bosome thee, lett me preserve thee next to my heart -- We have twice and thrice so much scope for oure earthlie peregrination ... -- When we do luxuriate and grow riotous in the gallantnesse of this world -- True Religion is in no way a gargalisme only -- The grace of the fashion of it -- Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut vp his tender mercies? -- App. A: The Sixteenth-century Bible -- App. B: The Six Companies of Translators -- App. C: Chronology -- Select Bibliography.

0060185163


James, I, King of England.


Bible. English. Authorized --History.
Bible. English. Authorized --Influence.


Great Britain--History--James I, 1603-1625.
Great Britain--Religion--17th century.

BS186 / .N53 2003