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Commemoration: 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible – Stamps and Truly Terrifying Coat Hangers

2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible and it’s really heartening to see this being commemorated outside of the church, with the announcement today of a special set of Royal Mail stamps.

My personal fav is the New King James version for no other good reason than I’m most familiar with it. I’ve been involved in more pointless discussions than I care to remember with folks who hold to the view that the original King James version is the ONLY true infallible rendering we should read, as if Jesus himself penned it. Having said this, who can deny the sheer beauty of the poetic nature of the King James Bible.

The Church have also begun celebrating with the single most terrifying sculpture I’ve ever seen. In fact, I’m not even going to post a piccy here as I don’t want nightmares, but will guide you over to Biblicus Semitae.

I feel like I should issue a certificate 18 from the Censors Office, something like:

Contains terrifying imagery

Go and view if you dare.

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9 Responses to “Commemoration: 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible – Stamps and Truly Terrifying Coat Hangers”

  1. eddie Says:
    July 27th, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    Just a quick mention for the 350,000,000 people speaking 2,000 different languages who still don’t have a word of Scripture. You can learn more at http://www.wycliffe.org.uk

  2. webmaster Says:
    July 27th, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    Thanks for that timely reminder Eddie.

  3. Joel Says:
    July 27th, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    i want some!

  4. Webmaster Says:
    July 27th, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    No don’t do it Joel….think of the children….

  5. Stephen Says:
    July 27th, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    Was it that bad? ;)

  6. Webmaster Says:
    July 27th, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    It was downright terrifying…

  7. Gordon Says:
    July 27th, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    I much prefer Dali’s Christ of St John of the Cross:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_of_Saint_John_of_the_Cross

    Note that there are no nails. He is held there solely by an act of will.

  8. Webmaster Says:
    July 28th, 2010 at 7:35 am

    @Gordon, I love that painting, I was fortunate some years ago to see it at the Sainsbury Galleries in London.

  9. Malcolm Says:
    August 11th, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    Can anyone tell me when, in 1611, the KJV was actually published ?

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