What can I say? Such magnificent language, such magnificent cadences.
It's impact on Western literature is inestimable. Shakespear,
Milton, Blake, Spenser, ad infinitum. One of the major influences of
Western literature and civilization. Regards,J.R.
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Topic - The King James Bible. - J.R. 05:50:19 06/15/04 (13)
- Actually - Bulkington 08:12:41 06/18/04 (2)
- Is my face red. - J.R. 08:56:33 06/18/04 (1)
- I doubt it was influenced by WS - Bulkington 09:27:41 06/18/04 (1)
- Me too. and a 'But' story - Timbo in Oz 21:55:30 06/16/04 (1)
- I prefer the New International to read. - dennzio 19:32:35 06/15/04 (7)
- Really? The NIV? - J.R. 20:30:41 06/15/04 (6)
- You missed my point. - dennzio 16:08:38 06/16/04 (5)
- The Bible is not so much to be "understood" as it is to be "felt" inside you, the way poetry is. - orejones 10:02:22 06/19/04 (1)
- I did not miss your point, obvious as roadkill. - J.R. 17:30:56 06/16/04 (3)
- Well, you are just way beyond a simple man such as I. (nt - dennzio 12:21:36 06/17/04 (2)
- That kinda snotty and spiteful. - J.R. 13:23:23 06/17/04 (1)
- Simpleton it is! I rather like that description of myself. Thank you. (nt - dennzio 18:52:01 06/17/04 (1)