Publisher's Synopsis
""A Book About the English Bible"" by Josiah H. Penniman is a comprehensive guide to the history, development, and significance of the English Bible. The book covers various aspects of the Bible, including its translation, interpretation, and influence on society and culture. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the different versions of the English Bible, such as the King James Version and the Revised Standard Version, and their impact on the English language. The book also explores the religious and political controversies surrounding the translation of the Bible and its role in shaping the English-speaking world. With its engaging and informative style, ""A Book About the English Bible"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and significance of the Bible in English-speaking societies.1922. The book grew out of a series of lectures delivered to students at the University of Pennsylvania whose purpose was to give a brief account of the English Bible, its immediate sources and their contents, their literary background and surrounding, the forms and characteristics of the constituent books and their relations to each other.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
