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A King James translation of the Bible, featuring the Old and New Testaments, as well as the books of the Apocrypha, and including an introduction, glossary, bibliography, maps, and notes on each book.
The Bible itself, certainly the KJV, needs no review. But this version, which appears to not be sold on Amazon anymore, is painful because it's impossible to navigate. At least it has the apocrypha. ( )
In its beginnings the Bible enshrined the beliefs, law and memory of the people who took their name from Israel, the later name of Jacob, one of a line of patriarchs whose ancestry could be traced back to the original parents of mankind, Adam and Eve. - Introduction by David Norton
Great and manifold were the blessings, most dread Sovereign, which Almighty GOD, the Father of all mercies, bestowed upon us the people of England, when first he sent your Majesty's royal person to rule and reign over us. - The Epistle Dedicatory
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
A King James translation of the Bible, featuring the Old and New Testaments, as well as the books of the Apocrypha, and including an introduction, glossary, bibliography, maps, and notes on each book.