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Begat
The King James Bible and the English Language
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This book is about:
- Engels,
- King James' Bible,
- Authorized,
- Versions,
- English,
- Language, style,
- Bible,
- Terms and phrases,
- English language,
- History
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How The King James Bible 'Begat' English Idioms
December 22, 2010 In Begat, David Crystal sets out to prove that the King James Bible has contributed more to the English language than any other literary source. If you've ever "fought the good fight" or chuckled at "what comes out of the mouths of babes," you just might agree with him.
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