Gospel According to Mark - Authorized King James Version

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Summary

The publication of the King James version of the Bible, translated between 1603 and 1611, coincided with an extraordinary flowering of English literature and is universally acknowledged as the greatest influence on English-language literature in history. Now, world-class literary writers introduce the book of the King James Bible in a series of beautifully designed, small-format volumes. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance.

Product details

• Assisted by: Barry Hannah (Introduction)
• Publisher: Avalon travel publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.08.2000
• EAN: 9780802136176
• ISBN: 978-0-8021-3617-6
• No. of pages: 50
• Series: Pocket Canons; Pocket Canon; Pocket Canon; Pocket Canons
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; USA, United States of America, USA, Bible readings, selections & meditations, Confirmation, c 1990 to c 1999, EVENT / Confirmation