Begat: The King James Bible and the English Language
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"Let there be light," "A fly in the ointment," "New wine in old bottles," "How are the mighty fallen," "The salt of the earth." All these everyday phrases owe their popularity to the King James Bible. Indeed, it is said that this astonishing Bible has contributed more to the color and grace of the English language than almost any other literary source. In Begat, best-selling language expert David Crystal offers a stimulating tour of the verbal...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0199695180
ISBN13:9780199695188
Release Date:September 2011
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:336 Pages
Weight:0.93 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.2" x 8.4"
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