Holy Bible: King James Version (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Old and New Testament Scripture in Early Modern English Prose, Prophecy, Gospel, Wisdom, and EpistleBy Various Authors
Length83h 34m
About this audiobook
The Holy Bible: King James Version presents the canonical scriptures of the Old and New Testaments in a translation whose cadences have profoundly shaped English prose, poetry, theology, and public speech. Combining law, narrative, prophecy, wisdom literature, gospel, epistle, and apocalypse, it offers a vast account of creation, covenant, exile, redemption, and eschatological hope. Its literary style is marked by formal balance, memorable parallelism, elevated diction, and rhythmic solemnity, placing it at the center of both religious devotion and the history of English letters. Though attributed here to Various Authors, the Bible is the product of many ancient Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek voices, later gathered through complex processes of transmission and canon formation. The King James Version itself was produced by committees of learned early-seventeenth-century scholars under royal commission, drawing on earlier English Bibles and original-language texts to create a translation suitable for worship, doctrine, and common reading. This edition is recommended to readers seeking not only a foundational sacred text of Christianity but also an indispensable monument of world literature. It rewards theological study, historical inquiry, literary appreciation, and reflective reading alike, offering language and imagery that continue to illuminate moral imagination and cultural memory.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length83 hrs 34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 18, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26Book 16 Nehemiah
2Introduction
27Book 17 Esther
3Historical Context
28Book 18 Job
4Synopsis (Selection)
29Book 19 Psalms (pt. 1)
5OLD TESTAMENT
30Book 19 Psalms (pt. 2)
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6Book 01 Genesis (pt. 1)
31Book 20 Proverbs
7Book 01 Genesis (pt. 2)
32Book 21 Ecclesiastes
8Book 02 Exodus (pt. 1)
33Book 22 Song of Solomon
9Book 02 Exodus (pt. 2)
34Book 23 Isaiah (pt. 1)
10Book 03 Leviticus (pt. 1)
35Book 23 Isaiah (pt. 2)
11Book 03 Leviticus (pt. 2)
36Book 24 Jeremiah (pt. 1)
12Book 04 Numbers (pt. 1)
37Book 24 Jeremiah (pt. 2)
13Book 04 Numbers (pt. 2)
38Book 25 Lamentations
14Book 05 Deuteronomy (pt. 1)
39Book 26 Ezekiel (pt. 1)
15Book 05 Deuteronomy (pt. 2)
40Book 26 Ezekiel (pt. 2)
16Book 06 Joshua
41Book 27 Daniel
17Book 07 Judges
42Book 28 Hosea
18Book 08 Ruth
43Book 29 Joel
19Book 09 1 Samuel
44Book 30 Amos
20Book 10 2 Samuel
45Book 31 Obadiah
21Book 11 1 Kings
46Book 32 Jonah
22Book 12 2 Kings
47Book 33 Micah
23Book 13 1 Chronicles
48Book 34 Nahum
24Book 14 2 Chronicles
49Book 35 Habakkuk
25Book 15 Ezra
50Book 36 Zephaniah
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