The Greatest English Classic

EAN : 9791041996308

MCAFEE CLELAND BOYD

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EAN : 9791041996308

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041996308
Réf. fournisseur : 342405
Date Parution : 6 avr. 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 134
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:8 mm
Poids : 220gr

Résumé

Résumé : "The Greatest English Classic" by Cleland Boyd McAfee is an in-depth exploration of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, focusing on its historical development and profound impact on English literature and society. The text begins by contextualizing the KJV within the broader tradition of religious texts, highlighting the unique status of the Bible as a book that transcends its original languages to gain greater influence in translations. McAfee traces the history of Bible translations, starting with the Septuagint, a Greek rendering of Hebrew scriptures, and moving through the Latin Vulgate, which dominated for centuries. The narrative then shifts to the English context, detailing the pioneering efforts of John Wiclif and William Tindale, who translated the Bible into English despite significant opposition. Wiclif's translation, completed in 1382, marked the first complete English Bible, while Tindale's work laid the foundation for the KJV, with a substantial portion of his translations retained in the final version. The text also examines the socio-political factors influencing these translations, such as the English Reformation and the rise of Protestantism, which fueled the demand for an English Bible. The culmination of these efforts was the Hampton Court Conference in 1604, where King James I authorized the creation of a new translation, leading to the publication of the KJV in 1611. McAfee emphasizes the KJV's literary excellence and its enduring influence on English-speaking cultures, noting its role in shaping the English language and its status as a literary masterpiece.
Biographie : Cleland Boyd McAfee est un théologien américain, ministre presbytérien et auteur d'hymnes, surtout connu pour avoir écrit l'hymne de l'évangile, Near to the Heart of God, et son air appelé McAfee. Il écrit la chanson après la mort simultanée de deux de ses jeunes nièces, causée par la diphtérie.