Project
Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible
Division of Public Programs, Division of Research Programs
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The title page of the first edition of the King James Bible from 1611.
Courtesy of The Green Collection
Photo caption
The title page of the first edition of the King James Bible from 1611.
Courtesy of The Green Collection
Published 400 years ago, the King James Bible is one of the most-read texts in the English language. Learn about the making of the King James Bible, compare its language against earlier translations, and examine its lasting influences on literature, culture, and society through this online exhibition.