
The King James Bible (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Standard Authorized VersionBy Various AuthorsLength83h 35m
About this audiobook
The King James Bible (1611) is both a monumental translation of sacred scripture and one of the defining works of English prose. Comprising the Old and New Testaments, with the Apocrypha in its original editions, it renders Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts into a language of extraordinary cadence, parallelism, and rhetorical force. Its style fuses Jacobean grandeur with biblical simplicity, shaping devotional practice, public speech, and literary imagination from Milton to Melville and beyond. Its "various authors" are twofold: the ancient writers, redactors, prophets, evangelists, poets, and apostles whose texts form the biblical canon, and the committees of learned translators appointed under King James I of England. Working from earlier English Bibles and original-language sources, these scholars sought doctrinal reliability, ecclesiastical unity, and verbal majesty, producing a text designed for both worship and national religious settlement. This book is indispensable for readers of theology, literature, history, and the English language. Whether approached as scripture, cultural artifact, or literary masterpiece, The King James Bible rewards slow reading with moral drama, poetic intensity, and enduring intellectual significance.
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 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 23, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Bible Animals (Annotated)
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