In today's world
The continuing impact of the KJB remains at its clearest in literature. It also finds a broader role in contemporary culture, and is to be found everywhere from the Billboard charts to the inauguration ceremonies of US presidents.
The Lincoln Bible courtesy of the Rare Books and Special Collections Division of the 麻豆传媒高清 of Congress, Washington, DC.
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The English Language
Language continually evolves and the English language has changed greatly since 1611. Yet many phrases from the King James Bible are still in use today, and have generated new expressions.
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The English Language
Language continually evolves and the English language has changed greatly since 1611. Yet many phrases from the King James Bible are still in use today, and have generated new expressions.
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The English Language
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Literature
In response to a time of enormous social and political change and conflict, twenieth century authors, from the poets of the World War I to African American writer Toni Morrison, have often turned back to the King James Bible for suitable imagery and expressive language.
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Literature
In response to a time of enormous social and political change and conflict, twenieth century authors, from the poets of the World War I to African American writer Toni Morrison, have often turned back to the King James Bible for suitable imagery and expressive language.
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Literature
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The Scriptures in Song
The King James Bible is the oldest, and perhaps the most unlikely, contributor to a number one hit on the听Billboard听chart. Its verses can be also be heard in genres as diverse as reggae and country music.
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The Scriptures in Song
The King James Bible is the oldest, and perhaps the most unlikely, contributor to a number one hit on the听Billboard听chart. Its verses can be also be heard in genres as diverse as reggae and country music.
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The Scriptures in Song
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The Bible in Politics
Most churches have adopted newer translations of the Bible since the 19th century. While the King James Bible plays no constitutional role in New 麻豆传媒高清 or other Commonwealth countries, it has left a mark on American political rhetoric. It even retains a semi-religious role in the inauguration ceremony of some American presidents.听Lincoln Bible. Courtesy of the Rare Books and Special Collections Division of the 麻豆传媒高清 of Congress, Washington, DC.
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The Bible in Politics
Most churches have adopted newer translations of the Bible since the 19th century. While the King James Bible plays no constitutional role in New 麻豆传媒高清 or other Commonwealth countries, it has left a mark on American political rhetoric. It even retains a semi-religious role in the inauguration ceremony of some American presidents.听Lincoln Bible. Courtesy of the Rare Books and Special Collections Division of the 麻豆传媒高清 of Congress, Washington, DC.
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The Bible in Politics
