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Begat The King James Bible and the English Language

Paperback • 2011 • English

Begat The King James Bible and the English Language

By David Crystal

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About the book

"Let there be light," "A fly in the ointment," "New wine in old bottles," "How are the mighty fallen," "The salt of the earth." All these everyday phrases owe their popularity to the King James Bible. Indeed, it is said that this astonishing Bible has contributed more to the color and grace of the English language than almost any other literary source. In Begat, best-selling language expert David Crystal offers a stimulating tour of the verbal richness and incredible reach of the King James Bibl...Show more

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9780199695188

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published year

2011

Language

English

Original title

Begat The King James Bible and the English Language

Format

Paperback

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