The People's Bible

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2011 sees the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. This translation of the Christian's special book into the everyday English of its generation was a milestone that opened up a whole new world of possibilities. It led to profound changes in thinking that have shaped the culture of the Western world and left a lasting legacy right up to the present day.

The 2011 anniversary of the KJV publication is a unique opportunity for children to revisit the widespread impact of the Bible on life in the UK. The Bible's significant contribution in the fields of literature, art, music, politics, education, morals and the laws of our land cannot be overestimated. This amounts to a compelling educational reason for exploring and celebrating its importance during this anniversary year.

Written by Martyn Payne, who has been part of BRF's Barnabas in Schools team since 2003, The People's Bible provides an accessible resource for all primary school teachers, telling the story of how the Bible came to be published in English, exploring its impact and legacy, and offering a wealth of ideas and cross-curricular activities for use in the classroom.

For more information about the events planned to mark the 400th anniversary throughout 2011, visit www.2011trust.org

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Endorsements

A must to help schools celebrate the Bible in English in the year 2011.
Ann Holt OBE, Director of Programme, Bible Society

Full of information and inspirational ideas; every school should have one.
Lisa Fenton, Senior Adviser to Schools, Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education

Author info

Martyn Payne has been part of BRF's Barnabas in Schools team since 2003.

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Reviews

From The Church Times - February 2011

A superb little volume from the Bible Reading Fellowship... Likening its (KJV) publication to the arrival of television or the internet, Payne singles out some of the 'explosive ideas' in the Bible that gave birth to movements down the years, up to, and including the recent Drop the Debt Campaign based on the Year of Jubilee in Leviticus.

Book details

• ISBN: 9781841018522
• Published: 22 October 2010
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• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 64