5B King James Bible, London: Robert Barker, 1634. Including Old and New Testaments, the Apocrypha, and the Book of Common Prayer
Notes
The King James Bible (1611), also known as the Authorized Version, was commissioned by King James I of England to resolve conflicts among existing English translations and unify the Church of England. Over 50 scholars worked on it, using earlier translations like the Tyndale Bible and Geneva Bible as sources. Renowned for its poetic and majestic language, it became the most influential English Bible, shaping religious, cultural, and literary traditions for centuries.
The Book of Common Prayer is a liturgical text central to Anglican worship, first published in 1549 and compiled by Thomas Cranmer during the English Reformation. It provides structured prayers, sacraments, and services for public and private devotion, including the Eucharist, morning and evening prayer, and rites for weddings, funerals, and baptisms. Known for its poetic language and theological depth, it has undergone revisions over centuries to reflect evolving practices while remaining a cornerstone of Anglican tradition worldwide.
Description
Brown calfskin leather binding with embossed fleur-de-lys on the corners of the front and back boards. Four raised bands with “Common Prayer” in gilt in the second compartment. Scuffing and wear to the boards and wearing down to the leather along the board edge and spine hinge. Interior in fine condition. Very Good condition overall
