"Fascinating…. McGrath has a proper reverence for the language and a deep knowledge of the historical theology…. His book is a genially contented hymn to both."-Simon Winchester, The New York Times Book Review "Breezy and anecdotal…. Offers a helpful and detailed overview of the process of Bible translation." The Washington Post Book World " A fascinating and splendid volume about an even more splendid and fascinating book." --Dr. David Noel Freedman, author of The Nine Commandments "A sprightly narrative of how [The King James Bible] was the product of sensibilities honed by the Renaissance and the Reformation." --Bruce Chilton, author of Rabbi Jesus: An Intimate Biography, "Fascinating…. McGrath has a proper reverence for the language and a deep knowledge of the historical theology…. His book is a genially contented hymn to both."-Simon Winchester,The New York Times Book Review "Breezy and anecdotal…. Offers a helpful and detailed overview of the process of Bible translation."The Washington Post Book World " A fascinating and splendid volume about an even more splendid and fascinating book." --Dr. David Noel Freedman, author ofThe Nine Commandments "A sprightly narrative of how [The King James Bible] was the product of sensibilities honed by the Renaissance and the Reformation." --Bruce Chilton, author ofRabbi Jesus: An Intimate Biography From the Trade Paperback edition.
