The King James Bible, the most famous version of the world’s most influential book, was published on this day in history, May 2, 1611. "The King James, or Authorized, Version of the Bible ...

So, truly, the King James Bible popularized the expressions that were already in biblical use. The King James version was appointed to be read in all churches, so "people started not just to quote ...

“Thou shalt commit adultery,” the Wicked Bible commands. For this unfortunate typo, the printer of this 1631 edition of the King James Bible met with retribution. By order of the ...

The King James Version of the Bible was published 400 years ago. It's no longer the top-selling Bible, but in those four centuries, it has woven itself deeply into our speech and culture.

Here’s how it works. Shortly after he ascended the English throne in 1603, King James I commissioned a new Holy Bible translation that, more than 400 years later, is still widely read around the ...

The King James Bible, one of the most printed books ever, transformed the English language, coining everyday phrases like “the root of all evil.” But what motivated James to authorize the project?

A multiple prize-winning saddle-bronc, bull-riding, and bareback pro, Wager now bases his life on preaching the King James Bible. Here in the dry lands around the Apache Nugget Casino, he is ...

A page of the original King James Bible Garry Wilmore - Flickr/Creative Commons When an archive yields an unexpected discovery, it's usually cause for celebration. But when that discovery ...