Multimedia
"Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible" traveling exhibit at OSU
Videos
Cristina Cruz Gonzales, Assistant Profesor of Art History, discusses the popularity of the King James Bible.
Dr. Mike Thompson, Phoebe Schertz Young Endowed Chair, answers questions about the King James Bible
Audio exerpts
"The King James Bible: Language and Literature" by Gordon Campbell
- Campbell discusses the concessions the Puritans asked the King to make to the Bible.
- Campbell discusses how the committees of translators were formed and the control King James had over these committees.
- Campbell discusses the translation process.>
- Campbell discusses the language and rhythm of the King James Bible.
- Campbell discusses the use of clear and concise language in the King James Bible in direct opposition to the Catholic Bible.
- Campbell discusses the poetry and prose of the King James Bible.
- Campbell discusses how poetry was used because the King James Bible was meant to be read aloud.
- Campbell discusses the use of archaic language in the King James Bible.
- Campbell discusses how the language changed during the printing process, including printer sabotage, as in the case of the Wicked Bible.
- Campbell discusses changes made in the 18th century and Benjamin Blayney.
- Campbell discusses common phrases from the King James Bible that are still in use today.
