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The extraordinary story behind this most extraordinary of books. Acclaimed actor John Rhys-Davies (Lord Of The Rings, Indiana Jones) leads us back into a darker time to discover this fascintating tale of saints and sinners, power and passion, as the greatest translation of Holy Scripture emerges into a world and culture that would never be quite the same again
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The extraordinary story behind the most extraordinary of books.
Acclaimed actor John Rhys-Davis (Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones) leads us back into a darker time to discover this fascinating tale of saints and sinners, power and passion.
The greatest translation of Holy Scripture emerged into a world and culture that would never be quite the same again.
90min Drama-documentary
"A powerful and gripping story, brilliantly told. No one who loves the Bible, or who knows its monumental place in Western civilization, will want to miss this milestone contribution."
--- Dr Os Guinness, author and social critic
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
This is a well crafted historical document, weaving together the intricacies of the political and religious context that gave birth to the King James's Bible. And like John Rhys-Davies says we all have a copy somewhere under our own roofs.
'KJB - The Book That Changed The World' provides a majestic journey through the corridors and rooms once traversed by the very characters that shaped the culture and society, both in Scotland and England, of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The cinematography is spell-bounding, meticulously woven together in editing to highlight the finely detailed script, presented by John Rhys-Davies. The storytelling pulls together, seamlessly, the dramatic moments of reconstruction, with academic insight from contemporary scholars. For those fascinated by costumes from late Elizabethan, Jacobean and Stuart Periods, this will be a feast. A highly commended feature length documentary and reconstructions by producer and director, Norman Stone.
It is great to see a film present a well-balance account of the spiritual developments of England and Scotland through the events that led to the Authorised English translation of the Holy Bible.
'KJB - The Book That Changed The World' provides a majestic journey through the corridors and rooms once traversed by the very characters that shaped the culture and society, both in Scotland and England, of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The cinematography is spell-bounding, meticulously woven together in editing to highlight the finely detailed script, presented by John Rhys-Davies. The storytelling pulls together, seamlessly, the dramatic moments of reconstruction, with academic insight from contemporary scholars. For those fascinated by costumes from late Elizabethan, Jacobean and Stuart Periods, this will be a feast. A highly commended feature length documentary and reconstructions by producer and director, Norman Stone.
It is great to see a film present a well-balance account of the spiritual developments of England and Scotland through the events that led to the Authorised English translation of the Holy Bible.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
If, like most households in the UK you either possess a copy of the Bible, or have access to one, then take it down, dust it off and cherish the history and struggles that brought it to you.
This DVD charts the germination of the commission to produce a once-and-for-all translation of the scriptures into English by James 1st. It portrays the king in a favourable light, despite the many enemies his outspokeness made. His lonely childhood and strong minded tutor, bringing to the throne a man who managed to weld the rival protestant factions into a team who would bring into light something truly wonderful, the word of God in English - and what English!
John Rhys Davies presents the whole drama-documentary with conviction and enthusiasm.
Negative point: In spite of his massive earlier input into the text, William Tyndale gets no mention.
Apart from that, a wonderful resource in this hope-starved world, that mircales can and do happen.
Watch the DVD, then read the book.
This DVD charts the germination of the commission to produce a once-and-for-all translation of the scriptures into English by James 1st. It portrays the king in a favourable light, despite the many enemies his outspokeness made. His lonely childhood and strong minded tutor, bringing to the throne a man who managed to weld the rival protestant factions into a team who would bring into light something truly wonderful, the word of God in English - and what English!
John Rhys Davies presents the whole drama-documentary with conviction and enthusiasm.
Negative point: In spite of his massive earlier input into the text, William Tyndale gets no mention.
Apart from that, a wonderful resource in this hope-starved world, that mircales can and do happen.
Watch the DVD, then read the book.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
`A book whose influence has been felt around the world for the past 400 years and claims to be the living word of God.' is how John Rhys-Davies introduces this latest offering from Bafta award winning director Norman Stone. And an epic tale it is.
For 90 minutes I was drawn into history in this well paced, fact filled journey to discover the origins of the King James Bible. Through interviews, narration and dramatic reconstructions Norman takes us on a religious and political rollercoaster ride with more intrigue, villainy and larger than life characters than a Hollywood blockbuster - and this actually happened!
Dramatic and stunning real life locations, exquisite costumes and expert opinions are woven together by John's narration to create a tapestry of history we should all know about.
KJB is a tale created by a master story teller that deserves a place in your DVD collection.
For 90 minutes I was drawn into history in this well paced, fact filled journey to discover the origins of the King James Bible. Through interviews, narration and dramatic reconstructions Norman takes us on a religious and political rollercoaster ride with more intrigue, villainy and larger than life characters than a Hollywood blockbuster - and this actually happened!
Dramatic and stunning real life locations, exquisite costumes and expert opinions are woven together by John's narration to create a tapestry of history we should all know about.
KJB is a tale created by a master story teller that deserves a place in your DVD collection.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
KJB The book that changed the world
This is a well acted and narrated DVD. The stoty line holds interest throughout and opens up many interesting, perhaps little known, facts about the life and times of king James... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andrew
This is the best selling and most influential book of all time
The Producer/Director, Norman Stone, has done a superb job on this film which tells the lively story of how the King James Bible was translated into English under the rule of James... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Olave
The Story of the Great Book
We watched this film on Friday 16th December because we had seen John speak about it earlier in the year on STV. Read more
Published 5 months ago by AlineDobbie
KJB the Book that changed the world DVD
I had previously seen this DVD at at a church meeting so thought it would be a good present to give a relative at Christmas time.
It arrived safely and quickly - thank you
It arrived safely and quickly - thank you
Published 7 months ago by Turnpike 123
A good watch!
This DVD gives an insightful background into King James and his commissioning of this version of the Bible. Well worth watching.
Published 8 months ago by kimmie f
The Good Book
Excellent production of the events leading up to the composing of the King James Bible. The costumes are wonderfull the cast has been well chosen and the settings historically... Read more
Published 10 months ago by jgd21
history in the making
A useful way of reminding oneself of the fascinating details of such an important story in the reign of James 1.
Published 12 months ago by Worrall
Outstanding production
This film is beautifully constructed, well presented and skilfully acted. There is a wealth of background given which puts the development and publication of the KJV into its... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. D. C. Matthews
KJB-The Book That Changed The World [DVD]
Eye opening context behind the history of how this translation came about. All those school boy years joking about 'Ye olde Anglish' wording ... Read more
Published 15 months ago by georgemcook
A GOOD BOOK
The King James Version is the venerable granddaddy of Bible translations stretching all the way back to 1611. As part of the 400 th. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Gerard O'Shea
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