Power and Glory
Book • 2017
Adam Nicolson's 'Power and Glory' examines the origins of the King James Bible, focusing on King James, the translators, and the political and religious context of the early 17th century.
Nicolson combines archival research with vivid narrative to portray the personalities and power dynamics behind the translation project, arguing the translators were flawed and influenced by the politics of their day.
The book situates the King James undertaking within the tumult of late Elizabethan and Jacobean religious life, showing how state interests shaped the final product.
Nicolson's account is praised for its literary quality and depth of research, and it has informed later critiques of the King James Bible's reception and authority.
Nicolson combines archival research with vivid narrative to portray the personalities and power dynamics behind the translation project, arguing the translators were flawed and influenced by the politics of their day.
The book situates the King James undertaking within the tumult of late Elizabethan and Jacobean religious life, showing how state interests shaped the final product.
Nicolson's account is praised for its literary quality and depth of research, and it has informed later critiques of the King James Bible's reception and authority.
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