Let It Go Among Our People2004

In January 1604, at the Hampton Court Conference, the momentous decision was taken to produce an English Bible. In retrospect, the decision certainly looks defensible. But, at the time, the proposal came as a complete surprise. There were already several good translations and one outstanding version in circulation. The result, the King James or Authorised Version, was a stunning success. After it appeared in 1611, there would not be another major attempt to create a new version for over 250 years; its dominance would last for over three centuries. But prior to its appearance, the English Bible had had a most tumultuous history. Even though they would eventually be tolerated, many of the versions emerged from the shadows of illegal movements. Others were organised attempts to produce a...