Published in the mid-nineteenth century, this booklet offers a compelling argument for revising the King James Version of the Bible. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the Bible's original languages and the history of translation, Henry Craik makes a persuasive case for a more accurate and accessible English Bible. A fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and interpretation of scripture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.