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In October, 1603, King James called a conference, to meet in Hampton Court Palace in January 1604, "for hearing and for the determining things pretended to be amiss in the Church." Following that meeting, he commissioned a new translation of The Bible, which was completed in 1611.

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Who commisioned the King James Bible?

The King James Bible, also known as the Authorized Version, was commissioned by King James I of England in 1604. He appointed a group of scholars to revise existing English translations of the Bible to create a new authoritative version.


Did James the son of Bloody Mary authorize the King James version of the Bible?

No, James VI was Mary I, Queen of Scotland's son who became James 1 of England and commissioned the King James Version of the Bible. Mary I of England was the daughter of Henry VIII and was known as 'Bloody Mary.'


Who commissioned the majority of Shakespeare's plays?

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Is there a New King James version of the Bible?

That's the title of the translation commissioned and copyrighted by Thomas Nelson, Inc, in 1982. Perhaps it should be called the "Nelson Bible" since King James I of England did not authorize the use of his name.


When was the original KJV Bible completed?

The original King James Version (KJV) Bible was completed in 1611. It was the English translation of the Christian Bible, commissioned by the Church of England.


Is the information that you receive on the Bible is from the King James version?

If you are reading from a King James Version, then yes.


When was New King James Version created?

New King James Version was created in 1982.


When was American King James Version created?

American King James Version was created in 1999.


When was Authorized King James Version created?

Authorized King James Version was created in 1611.


Did Catholics change the biblical stories in the King James Version of the Bible?

The King James Version is a translation of the Bible in English by King James I of England. It is not considered a Catholic version.


How many words are in the King James Version?

There are 783,137 in the King James Version of the Bible. This Bible was translated in the year 1611. There is a more modern English version called the New King James Version.


Is Christian Mentioned In King James Version of the Bible?

Yes, i am a Christain and i use a King James version. That is what King James bibles were made for-i think.