The King James Bible

The King James Bible

From Historical Jesus by Historical Jesus

June 9, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the history and significance of the King James Bible, its translation, and its impact on English culture.

Commissioned in 1604 and published in 1611 by authorization and sponsorship of British King James the First, the King James Bible is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England. Noted for its "majesty of style", the King James Version (KJV) has been described as one of the most important books in English culture and a driving force in the shaping of the English-speaking world. E215. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at   https://youtu.be/ElNEfUJckrM which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. King James Version (KJV) Bibles available at https://amzn.to/3jOQna7   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you).  Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVine                 Mark's History of North America podcast:&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Mark Vinet

Topics covered

  • King James Bible
  • English translation
  • Christianity
  • Church of England
  • cultural impact
  • history

Keywords

  • King James Bible
  • KJV
  • English translation
  • Christian Bible
  • British King James the First
  • Church of England
  • cultural significance

Sponsors

Amazon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British King James the First, Church of England, BBC Radio 4

Books & works: King James Bible, King James Version (KJV)

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