Contemporary scholars such as David Bebbington, Alister McGrath, Philip Jenkins and Laura Knoppers share the results of their in-depth study.
... a well-done collection of essays.
... a fascinating work on the King James Bible... [T]hese essays are a cut above the typical book touting the King James on its 400th Anniversary. Many of the essays offer profound historical insights and analysis on the King James Bible.
Altogether, the essays in this volume approach the KJV from a variety of trajectories, addressing issues that should be helpful to readers interested in the continuing presence of the 1611 translation in contemporary culture. Like the Bible itself, the collection contains both unity and diversity. The tension is perhaps a strength of the volume; it is a testament to the KJV’s complex history. And after all, they are writing about a book that contains the messages of both Qoheleth and Jesus—and both are equally the word of God.
Every person who wishes to understand the importance of the KJV should read it and I warmly recommend it.
… this work is to be commended and studied with pleasure by all who value the impetus of the KJB.
