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Four hundred years ago, the premier of all the English Bibles was first published.

Although Bibles are readily accessible to most people in the 21st century, to Christians of centuries past, the Word of God was not as easy to come by. Many spent their lives, suffered torture, and were even burned at the stake with the dream of making God’s Word available to the common people. Finally in 1611, an English version of the Holy Bible was published with the authorization of the King of England.

The superintending hand of God was apparent as the result was an edition of the Word of God unrivaled for its simplicity, for its force, and for it vigor of language. It was, and still is, a compendium of literary excellencies, and much better, has proved itself to be a faithful and accurate translation of the very word of God. It is the premier of all English translations and was printed in 1611.

Leaves from First Edition of the King James Bible are available from partially destroyed fragments. Each Bible page will come with a beautiful custom gold frame, custom matting and/or gold fillets, archival mounting using 100% cotton rag acid free mats, a certificate of authenticity, a facsimile of the Bible’s title page and an engraved brass plate showing the Bible version and date. See detail below. Prices start at $699.00

James I followed Elizabeth I on the English throne and in 1604 he called a conference at Hampton Court. In the course of the proceedings, the Puritan, John Rainolds, made a suggestion that a new translation of the Holy Scriptures be made. The King is willing so he chose 54 pious and brilliant men who were empowered to communicate with “all our principal learned men within this our kingdom.” Thus, the scholarship of the country was consecrated to the noblest of work.The translating was chaired by Bishop Andrewes, who besides possessing an intimate knowledge of Chaldee, Hebrew, Greek, and Syriac, was familiar with 15 other languages.The translating team was divided into 6 divisions; 2 at Westminster, 2 at Cambridge, and 2 at Oxford. As each group completed their particular assigned part, it was then subjected to the other 5 sets of men so that each part of the Bible came from all the learned men. When they had completed their work, it was carefully reviewed  by a final committee of 6 members in London.

It would become the most popular and cherished version for four centuries. Originally called the “Authorized Version”, it stands today having proven itself to be the accurate and inspired Word of God.