King James "Authorized" version

About this book

"The King James or 'Authorized' edition of the Bible (1611) was the standard edition of the Bible for nearly three centuries, drawing heavily on previous editions and providing the principal influence for manysubsequent versions. It is arguably the most influential single document for English literary studies in general. The text (of the 'He' version) is given in full, with all introductory matter, annotation, calendars, genealogies and tables included"--"About" screen, viewed Aug. 2, 2001.