"The Greatest English Classic" by Cleland Boyd McAfee is an examination of the King James Version of the Bible and its incredible effect on literature and society. The work examines the steps that led to the creation of this well-known translation, its features as a piece of writing, and its considerable influence on English and American history. It begins by talking about how important the English Bible was even before the King James Version came along, showing how different translations changed over time to meet what society needed. McAfee looks at the historical background, naming important people like Wiclif and Tindale who were the first to translate the Bible into English. He points out that they did this because they loved the scriptures and because they wanted more people to understand them. This beginning gives us a base for understanding how the King James Version came to be and why it remained important to English literature and religious thinking.
The Greatest English Classic A Study of the King James Version of the Bible and Its Influence on Life and Literature
By Cleland Boyd McAfee
Discover the epic story behind a timeless translation and the immense power it held over shaping language, history, and faith.
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About the AuthorCleland Boyd McAfee was an American theologian, Presbyterian minister and hymn writer, best known for penning the gospel hymn, "Near to the Heart of God," and its tune called "McAfee". He wrote the song after the concurrent deaths of two of his young nieces, caused by diphtheria. He also is believed to be the creator of the acronym TULIP, which represents the Five Points of Calvinism.
Cleland Boyd McAfee was an American theologian, Presbyterian minister and hymn writer, best known for penning the gospel hymn, "Near to the Heart of God," and its tune called "McAfee". He wrote the song after the concurrent deaths of two of his young nieces, caused by diphtheria. He also is believed to be the creator of the acronym TULIP, which represents the Five Points of Calvinism.
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