On this day in history, May 2, 1611, King James Bible published, helped fuel revolution in American colonies
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The King James Version of the Bible, the most popular book in the English language, was published according to scholarly estimate on this day in history, May 2, 1611.
Commissioned by King James I of England in 1604, it is famed for its artfully written versions of Old and New Testament tales; its success bringing the Word of God to English-speaking commoners; and its influence on the American colonies. "The King James, or Authorized, Version of the Bible remains the most widely published text in the English language." — British Library The King James Bible "became known as the ‘Bible of the Revolution’ … distributed to soldiers in the Colonial army." — Cedarville University "Lord! Open the King of England's eyes." — William Tyndale, martry, early English Bible writer Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
"In commissioning the first complete English translation of Christianity’s most sacred book, the King hoped to end protests by the Puritan faction of the Church of England," the website MapsoftheWorld.com notes.
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