'Reviewing the first volume of David Norton's substantial history, Frank Kermode thought that 'many would look forward to reading the second part', and I doubt that he has been disappointed.' John Lennard, Theological Book Review

• List of abbreviations; 1. The early eighteenth century and the KJB; 2. Mid-century; 3. The critical rise of the KJB; 4. Romantics and the Bible; 5. Literary discussion to mid-Victorian times; 6. The Revised Version; 7. 'The Bible as Literature'; 8. The later reputation of the KJB; 9. Narrative and unity: modern preoccupations; 10. This (spiritual) treasure in earthen/earthenware/clay vessels/pots/jars; Appendix; Bibliography; General index; Biblical index.

'Reviewing the first volume of David Norton's substantial history, Frank Kermode thought that 'many would look forward to reading the second part', and I doubt that he has been disappointed.' John Lennard, Theological Book Review

• List of abbreviations; 1. The early eighteenth century and the KJB; 2. Mid-century; 3. The critical rise of the KJB; 4. Romantics and the Bible; 5. Literary discussion to mid-Victorian times; 6. The Revised Version; 7. 'The Bible as Literature'; 8. The later reputation of the KJB; 9. Narrative and unity: modern preoccupations; 10. This (spiritual) treasure in earthen/earthenware/clay vessels/pots/jars; Appendix; Bibliography; General index; Biblical index.

'Reviewing the first volume of David Norton's substantial history, Frank Kermode thought that 'many would look forward to reading the second part', and I doubt that he has been disappointed.' John Lennard, Theological Book Review

• List of abbreviations; 1. The early eighteenth century and the KJB; 2. Mid-century; 3. The critical rise of the KJB; 4. Romantics and the Bible; 5. Literary discussion to mid-Victorian times; 6. The Revised Version; 7. 'The Bible as Literature'; 8. The later reputation of the KJB; 9. Narrative and unity: modern preoccupations; 10. This (spiritual) treasure in earthen/earthenware/clay vessels/pots/jars; Appendix; Bibliography; General index; Biblical index.