The Book is the most important book in the history of Western civilization and also the most difficult to interpret. It has been a medium of ongoing conflict, with each interpretation passionately reflecting held beliefs that have influenced not only religion but also politics, art, and even science.

This unique edition offers an exciting new approach to the most influential of all English biblical texts – the Authorized King James Version, complete with the Apocrypha. Its extensive Introduction and significant notes for each book of the Bible guide the reader through the maze of literary, textual, and theological issues, using the most up-to-date research to show how and why the Bible has influenced literature, art, and the general culture of the English-speaking world.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years, the Oxford World's Classics series has made available the largest range of literature from around the globe. Each accessible volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text along with a wealth of other valuable features, including specially commissioned introductions by leading experts, explanatory notes to clarify the text, updated bibliographies for further study, and more.

Pages: 1824, Dimensions: 12.7x12.7cm