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King James Bible Publication 1611 Timeline Game

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Explore the history of the King James Bible Publication 1611 through this engaging timeline game.

  • Learn about the translation process and the impact of the King James Bible on English literature.
  • Discover the historical context and controversies surrounding the publication of the King James Bible.
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  • 1604: King James I of England commissions a new English translation of the Bible
  • 1607: Work on the translation begins with 47 scholars divided into six groups
  • 1611: The translation is completed
  • May 2, 1611: The King James Bible is first published
  • 1611: The first edition of the King James Bible is printed
  • 1611: The King James Bible becomes the official version of the Church of England
  • 1611-1612: The King James Bible is widely distributed and becomes popular among English-speaking Protestants
  • 17th-19th century: The King James Bible is revised and updated several times in the following centuries
  • ongoing: The King James Bible remains a popular and influential version of the Bible

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