When God Spoke English: The Making of the King James Bible
Adam Nicolson uses newly found 17th-century manuscripts to tell the story of how arguably the greatest work of English prose ever written, the King James Bible, came into being.
Documentary telling the unexpected story of how arguably the greatest work of English prose ever written, the King James Bible, came into being.
Author Adam Nicolson reveals why the making of this powerful book shares much in common with his experience of a very different national project - the Millennium Dome. The programme also delves into recently discovered 17th-century manuscripts, from the actual translation process itself, to show in rich detail what makes this Bible so good.
In a turbulent and often violent age, the king hoped this Bible would unite a country torn by religious factions. Today it is dismissed by some as old-fashioned and impenetrable, but the film shows why, in the 21st century, the King James Bible remains so great.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Adam Nicolson |
| Producer | Gillian Bancroft |
| Director | Gillian Bancroft |
| Executive Producer | Jean-Claude Bragard |
Broadcasts
- Mon 21 Feb 2011 21:00
- Tue 22 Feb 2011 01:00
- Wed 2 Mar 2011 22:15
- Mon 7 Mar 2011 19:30
- Fri 11 May 2012 00:00
- Tue 8 Jan 2013 00:00
- Tue 24 Jan 2017 00:00
- Wed 26 Apr 2017 22:00