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The Awesome King James Bible!

Discover an old, special book that has been read by millions for over 400 years!

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Page 129 of Richard of Jamestown, a story of the Virginia colony (1910)

Page 129 of Richard of Jamestown, a story of the Virginia colony (1910)

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KJV 1611 Rice Baptist Church New Market Alabama 2012-06-13
Image taken from page 206 of 'The City of the Great King: or, Jerusalem as it was, as it is, and as it is to be. [With plates, including a portrait.]'
Inscription by William Barlow (d. 1613) in a book given to him in memory of John Rainolds (1549-1607)
Image from page 22 of 'Railway and locomotive engineering - a practical journal of railway motive power and rolling stock' (1901) CR 4-6-0
Image taken from page 35 of 'Ballads of the Bench and Bar; or, Idle Lays of the Parliament House. [Edited by J. B. Paul and J. J. Reid.]'
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Ark and Dove Maryland from p16 of Calvert of Maryland; a story of Lord Baltimore's colony (1910)
Image taken from page 312 of 'Perth: its Annals and its Archives'
Inscription by William Barlow (d. 1613) in a book given to him in memory of John Rainolds (1549-1607)
Image taken from page 307 of 'Perth: its Annals and its Archives'

Key Facts

First Printed Year
1611.
Number of Translators
About 50 scholars.
Original Languages Used
Ancient Hebrew and Greek.
Fun Fact
It's still one of the most printed books in the world!

Meet the King James Bible!

Imagine a book so important that a king wanted it made just right! That's the King James Bible. It's a special version of the Bible, a holy book for Christians. It was first printed way back in 1611. Think of it like a super-popular storybook that many people wanted to read in their own language. It was made by a team of smart people who knew lots about ancient languages.

How Did This Special Book Get Made?

King James I of England wanted a new translation of the Bible. He wanted it to be clear and beautiful for everyone to understand. So, he gathered about 50 scholars, like super-smart detectives of words!

They worked for years, using old Greek and Hebrew texts. They wanted to make sure it was the best and most accurate version possible. It took them a long time, like building a giant LEGO castle, but they finished it!

Why Is This Book So Famous?

The King James Bible sounds really grand and has beautiful language. It has been used in churches and homes for hundreds of years. Many famous poems and songs have words from it! It's like a treasure chest of amazing phrases that people still use today, even if they don't realize it. It helped shape how people wrote and spoke in English for a very long time.

Cool Facts About the King James Bible!

Did you know the King James Bible is still printed and read today? It's over 400 years old, which is older than your grandparents' grandparents! It's been translated into many languages, but this special English version is famous worldwide. It's like a timeless superhero of books that keeps inspiring people with its stories and messages.

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