The Old Testament

Klappentext The King James Bible of 1611 has been one of the richest sources for English language and literature for nearly four centuries and is itself a work of the greatest poetic beauty. George Steiner's introduction illuminates the Bible's profound effect on the history of English literature and includes a moving personal reading of the greatest of texts. Zusammenfassung The King James Bible of 1611 has been one of the richest sources for English language and literature for nearly four centuries and is itself a work of the greatest poetic beauty. George Steiner's introduction illuminates the Bible's profound effect on the history of English literature and includes a moving personal reading of the greatest of texts.

Product details

• Publisher: Everyman's Library UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.1996
• EAN: 9781857151756
• ISBN: 978-1-85715-175-6
• No. of pages: 1382
• Dimensions: 132 mm x 212 mm x 62 mm
• Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; RELIGION / Christianity / Anglican, Bible readings, selections and meditations, Anglican and Episcopalian Churches, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament / General, Anglican & Episcopalian Churches, Church of England