The Bible : Authorized King James Version -

The KJV was born out of the in January 1604. King James I convened the meeting to address grievances from Puritans who found existing translations, like the Bishops' Bible , "corrupt" and inadequate.

The , first published in 1611 , stands as one of the most influential publications in the history of the English language. Commissioned by King James I to resolve religious friction between various church factions, it eventually became the standard Bible for the English-speaking world for over three centuries. Historical Origins and Commissioning The Bible : Authorized King James Version