Shakespeare was still alive when this Bible was published. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Shortly after he ascended the ...

Sponsor Message So, truly, the King James Bible popularized the expressions that were already in biblical use. The King James version was appointed to be read in all churches, so "people started ...

The King James Version of the Bible was published 400 years ago. It's no longer the top-selling Bible, but in those four centuries, it has woven itself deeply into our speech and culture.

Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible Through Jan. 15, 2012, Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE, Washington. 202-544-7077. Free Open Monday through ...