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I highly recommend this movie to lovers of the king james bible. The king james bible celebrates its 400th anniversary this month, and we are still steeped in the idioms and phrases of this wondrously rich. A thorough account of the origins of the king james bible with a. The book that changed the world is a 2011 lionsgate directtovideo production in which john rhysdavies leads viewers on a half documentary, half theatrical exploration of the sociopolitical, religious, and historical background and roots for both james i of england and for the king james version of the bible which was published four hundred years prior to the events portrayed in the selfsame documentary film. With james bryce, paola dionisotti, john gillespie, simon gregor. With more than 6 billion copies published, the bible is the most popular book in the world, and the king james bible is the most published bible translation. Acclaimed actor john rhysdavies visits landmarks, explains relics and leads us back into a darker time to discover this fascinating tale of saints and sinners, power and passion, as the greatest. The book that changed the world is a 2011 lionsgate directtovideo production in which john. John rhysdavies leads us back into a darker time to discover this tale of saints and sinners, power and. The greatest translation of the bible emerged into a. Acclaimed actor john rhysdavies hosts this extraordinary story behind the bestselling book in the world the king james version of the bible. I particulary liked the narrator as he weaved the whole story together. K the scenery costumes and cast made quite a realistic backdrop. With melvyn bragg, james bryce, francois scarborough clemmons, paola dionisotti.

It shows the difference between the king james as a person and a perceptive linguist and that of the anglican bishops and their bishops bible and the puritans and their geneva bible with its study notes. The king james bible not only influenced the english language and its literature more than any other book, it was also the seedbed of western democracy, the activator of radical shifts in society such as the abolition of the slave trade, the debating dynamite for brutal civil wars in britain and america and a critical spark in the genesis of modern science. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. A powerful drama documentary to mark the 400th anniversary of the king james bible. The book that changed the world is a 2011 lionsgate directtovideo production in which john rhysdavies leads viewers on a halfdocumentary, half theatrical exploration of the sociopolitical, religious, and historical background and roots for both james i of england and for the king james version of the bible which was published four. John rhysdavies leads us back into a darker time to discover this tale of saints and sinners, power and passion.

Kjb book that changed the world dvd vision video christian. For 400 years, the king james bible has impacted millions of people, influenced culture, and transcended numerous generations. If you have a genuine interest in finding out how the king james version came about or got its name this dvd actually does a great job. This movie is an incredible depiction of what it was like 400 years ago in the church in the u. The book that changed the world the bible remains the most fundamental book gracing our western civilization. Melvyn braggs travels to historic locations in the uk and usa where the king james bible has had a deep impact, including gettysburg and the american civil war and washingtons lincoln memorial, the site of martin luther kings famous speech. Along with the works of william shakespeare, the king james version played an important role in the formation of the english language itself. The book that changed the world united church of god. The book that changed the world sydney morning herald. I was disappointed when it ended as i had enjoyed watching it very much.