Brings KJV History Alive!

Alister McGrath's "In the Beginning: The Story of the King James Bible" is a refreshing voice in the history of English Bibles. It brings a surprising and interesting witness to the most famous English Bible translation. Many, particularly in modern times, have found the KJV to be stodgy, antiquated, and even dull. McGrath aptly demonstrates with this valuable narrative history that the KJV continues to compliment and under gird many of today's spiritual environs. This book brings the KJV alive from the fascinating and remarkable history of English Bibles. ^M

Excellent

I'd definitely put this up as one of the "Must have" books for someone being introduced to the history of english printing, the english language, or english history in general. McGrath paints clearly and with flair the full histrorical context which brought us the King James Bible, and leaves us with a renewed appreciation for the influence that the translation wrought on an entire culture and language. ^M

Why the KJV became the English speaking world favorite

This scholarly book, based on sources only recently made available, is written from a deep appreciation for the King James translation and the impact it has had on English speaking people all over the world. It is especially helpful in showing how the translation was a response to the political and theological controversies of its day, and why it was written in such beautiful English. I highly recommend it.