In the beginning

The King James Bible was a landmark in the history of the English language, and an inspiration to poets, dramatists, artists and politicians. The influence of this work has been incalculable. For many years, it was the only English translation of the Bible available. This is the story of a book which has come to be recognised as a literary and religious classic. Alister McGrath, widely regarded as one of the most important Christian authors of our times, tells the extraordinary tale set against the backdrop of the tumultuous century of events which brought it into being.