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PicardTangoAlpha t1_izj951a wrote

Reply to comment by Killianti in TIL that in the UK, it is a crime to make new copies of the King James Bible. Although the text is technically in the public domain, the Crown claims Royal prerogative over the right to print, publish and distribute it. by al666in

Considering it's the single greatest influence on Modern English, ahead even of Shakespeare, only a fool would say so.

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CrestedBonedog t1_izk19lt wrote

That sums it up perfectly. The KJV is an absolute work of art on par with Jerome's Vulgate translation and has had enormous influence on the English language and culture.

In fact a Catholic edition of the KJV was just recently published showing its influence to the present day.

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