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The King James Bible: A Translation for the Ages
The King James Bible: A Translation for the Ages
The Biblical Heritage Gallery
The Biblical Heritage Gallery
The King James Version of the Bible was not the first English language translation of the Scriptures, but the culmination of extensive translation activity in the 1500s, including the likes of the Tyndale Bible, the Great Bible, the Geneva Bible, and the Bishops' Bible. In 1604, King James came to power unifying a divided England. In order to settle disagreements over reforms in the Church of England, he authorized a new translation of the Scriptures building on the previous English Bible translation work and using the best Hebrew, Greek, and Latin texts and manuscripts available. The work, undertaken by a total of 54 scholars, was completed and the first edition published in 1611.
Since the mid-17th century, the King James Bible has been the Bible of the English-speaking church. Even though more recent modern translations have grown in popularity, the KJV stills stands as the masterpiece of the English language. Over four hundred years after its first printing, the King James Bible continues to have worldwide influence, retaining its place as the most influential book and Bible ever published.
The exhibit includes a collection of rare King James Bible editions from the 17th and 18th centuries, the earliest from 1613, as well as pages from the first edition in 1611.
Date: 03/2026 - 05/2026
The King James Bible
The King James Bible
The Biblical Heritage Gallery
UPCOMING EXHIBITS:
TBD
The Biblical Heritage Exhibit
The Biblical Heritage Exhibit
The Biblical Heritage Exhibit is a series of virtual exhibits that capture the history of the printed Bible and words from heroes of the faith through rare Bibles, hymns and musical scores, biographical accounts, quotations, and other unique documents.
The virtual exhibits are on permanent display. Physical exhibits are rotated twice each semester and are provided as a service of University Archives and Special Collections at Cedarville University. Located on the upper level of the university's Centennial Library, the current physical exhibit is open during regular library hours.
The Cedarville Heritage Exhibits
The Cedarville Heritage Exhibits
The Cedarville Heritage Exhibits is a series of virtual exhibits that capture the historical people, events, documents, and artifacts from the founding of Cedarville University to present day.
The virtual exhibits are on permanent display. Physical exhibits are rotated twice each semester and are provided as a service of University Archives and Special Collections at Cedarville University. Located on the upper level of the university's Centennial Library, the current physical exhibit is open during regular library hours.
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