Published in 1579, this, the Geneva Bible, was the most popular Bible in England in its time, and was used by such notable personages as John Bunyan, Shakespeare, and the Pilgrims. Because its notes were considered offensive by the monarchy of Great Britain, it was not officially recognized by the Church of England. Eventually, partially because of the conflict between the Geneva Bible and the official "Bishops Bible" of the Church of England, a new translation, without notes, was called for by King James I. The resultant translation, known as the Authorised Version (or as the King James Bible in the U.S.A.), borrowed heavily from this Geneva translation.
Published in 1579, this, the Geneva Bible, was the most popular Bible in England in its time, and was used by such notable personages as John Bunyan, Shakespeare, and the Pilgrims. Because its notes were considered offensive by the monarchy of Great Britain, it was not officially recognized by the Church of England. Eventually, partially because of the conflict between the Geneva Bible and the official "Bishops Bible" of the Church of England, a new translation, without notes, was called for by King James I. The resultant translation, known as the Authorised Version (or as the King James Bible in the U.S.A.), borrowed heavily from this Geneva translation.
Livro incontornável do Cristianismo, esta tradução é uma das mais conceituadas e usadas a nível mundial.
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I listened to the audiobook, which is the only way it is being released at this time. I liked the first part of the book which was the closest to a YA story, transitioning into a section with tragic overtones. The second half is a starship story with a conspiracy I didn't completely grasp and with a few odd coincidences. The ending is pretty solid, though, with one unexpectedly moving leavetaking episode that I admired. I know the author has spent more time as a short story writer but he did a decent job at bringing the different pieces together into a cohesive whole. Is there a sequel? I am interested in finding out.
I listened to the audiobook, which is the only way it is being released at this time. I liked the first part of the book which was the closest to a YA story, transitioning into a section with tragic overtones. The second half is a starship story with a conspiracy I didn't completely grasp and with a few odd coincidences. The ending is pretty solid, though, with one unexpectedly moving leavetaking episode that I admired. I know the author has spent more time as a short story writer but he did a decent job at bringing the different pieces together into a cohesive whole. Is there a sequel? I am interested in finding out.
