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How Bible Translations Rewrote English Prose
Episode 56
Published 6 days, 11 hours ago
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From Wycliffe’s literal Middle‑English renderings to the Shakespearean style of the King James Version, this episode traces how successive Bible translations pushed the limits of vocabulary, syntax and style in modern English. We explore key translators, textual innovations, and the lasting imprint on literature, law and digital communication.
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