Conversion Of The English Through The Bible

The Conversion Of The English Through The Bible by James G. K. McClure is a historical account of the role of the Bible in the conversion of the English people to Christianity. The book covers the period from the arrival of Augustine of Canterbury in 597 AD to the English Reformation in the 16th century. McClure examines the various translations of the Bible into English, starting with the Old English translations of the 7th and 8th centuries, and the Middle English translations of the 14th and 15th centuries. He also looks at the impact of the printing press on the availability of the Bible to the general public. The author explores the role of the Bible in religious and political movements, such as the Lollards and the English Reformation. He also discusses the influence of the Bible on literature and language, including the works of Chaucer and Shakespeare. The Conversion Of The English Through The Bible is a comprehensive study of the history of the Bible in England, and its impact on the religious, cultural, and linguistic development of the country. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in England, the English language, or the role of the Bible in Western culture.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Supreme Book of Mankind The Origin and Influence of the English Bible, by James G. K. McClure. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141790139X.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.