Publisher's Synopsis
""The Popular History of the Translation of the Holy Scriptures into the English Tongue; with Specimens of the Old English Versions"" is a book written by Mrs. H. C. Conant and published in 1889. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the translation of the Bible into English, from the earliest versions to the King James Version. The book provides a detailed description of the various translations of the Bible into English, including the Wycliffe Bible, the Tyndale Bible, the Coverdale Bible, the Geneva Bible, and the King James Version. It also includes a discussion of the historical and cultural context in which these translations were made. In addition to the historical account, the book also includes samples of the Old English versions of the Bible, providing readers with a glimpse into the language and style of these early translations. Overall, ""The Popular History of the Translation of the Holy Scriptures into the English Tongue; with Specimens of the Old English Versions"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Bible and its translation into English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
