King James Bible

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As the historian Daniel Dreisbach has observed, the King James Bible was “the most accessible, authoritative, and venerated text in early colonial society.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The King James Bible is loaded with memorable analogies, and one of the most vivid is from Proverbs: “As a dog returneth to its vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.”

From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2023

The royal couple will then see the church's treasures, which include a first edition King James Bible and an early 14th Century chalice which is still in use.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2022

The King James Bible was released in 1611 and is not under copyright.

From Washington Times • May 26, 2021

Two days later, I tell Mother I’m going to pick up a new copy of the King James Bible since I’ve worn mine so thin and all.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett