The Language of the King James Bible
Monday, 26 September 2011
Time: 1.30pm to 5pm
Location: Gresham College, Barnard's Inn Hall, Holborn, London, United Kingdom
Organisation: Gresham College
Topic: Bible
Details:
A symposium to mark the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible.
Speakers include: Dr Christopher de Hamel, Rev Colin Sedgwick, Rev. David Smith, Professor David Ford, and Professor Tim Connell.
Talks to be presented will include the following:
- The Bishop's Bible
- Dumbing Down or Sharpening Up? - The Church's abandonment of the King James Version
- Ancient and Modern: Ongoing Translations of the Bible.
The event is free and open to all. Booking is required and spaces are limited. Booking can be done online, via e-mail or over the telephone.
