A Plain Account of the English Bible: From the Earliest Times of Its Translation of the Present Day (1870)

""A Plain Account of the English Bible: From the Earliest Times of its Translation to the Present Day"" is a comprehensive book written by John Henry Blunt in 1870. The book provides a detailed history of the English Bible, from its earliest translations to the contemporary versions available at the time of writing. The author explores the various translations of the Bible into English, including the Wycliffe Bible, Tyndale's New Testament, the Coverdale Bible, the Great Bible, the Geneva Bible, the Bishop's Bible, and the King James Version. Blunt examines the historical context in which each translation was made and the impact it had on English society and culture. He also discusses the controversies and debates surrounding the translations, including the role of the Church and the influence of political and religious authorities. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English Bible and its impact on society and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.