History of the Bible in English

A comprehensive study of translations of the Bible into English. Bruce traces the story from its beginnings to the publication of contemporary versions, and shows the impact of some of the translations on the development and use of the English language. A comprehensive study of translations of the Bible into English. Bruce traces the story from its beginnings to the publication of contemporary versions, and shows the impact of some of the translations on the use and development of the English language. The Bible in the English language is among the great achievements of all time, not only as a masterpiece of inspired writing but as a witness to the place of the Scriptures in the life of the English-speaking peoples, and Bruce’s work documents its history.