Friday, April 29, 2011

Review: King James Bible: The Book that Changed the World


This is a review of the BBC produced documentary "King James Bible: The Book that Changed the World".

King James Bible is one of the most well-known bible editions in the world, and has in its 400 years of existence, spread to every corner of the earth. This documentary is the story about how it came to life. The story starts with a young king, king James of Scottland – and later; king James of England. The young king is teached by one of the most prominent scholars at the time, and learn his appreciation for language and litterature – and religion. When he later becomes king of England, and by that head of the Church of England, he gets good use of his expertise when the bishops and the external scholars is trying to persuade him to do as they want.

When king James takes over, he takes over a church that is falling apart. The people is tired of the greedy, and awfully rich and powerfull bishops mindcontroll. They are tired of unfaithfullness and double-standards. King James a long way agree with the people in that the bible edition they use, actually; the only edition that is allowed to be used, is a bad translation and not up to date. Therefore – in a compromise between the bishops and the representatives of the people – king James establishes a comittee that is going to write a new edition of the bible; more accuracy and as close up to the original text as possible.

Today, King James Bible, is the only legacy after king James that is still in use. Its a monument over a God-loving king. A true christian.

This is one of the best, if not the best historical documentary I've ever watched. It was detailed, and very accurate, and uses just the right amount of dramatisations and special effects to make the story come to life, but at the same time keeping the respect and dignity the story deserves.

I would recommend this movie to anyone – even if you're not familliar with the christian faith or english history at all! This a great documentary to see, if you want to learn more about both subjects. Therefore, I give it the highest score for the first time on this blog; 6 out of 6.

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20 comments:

  1. BremsyApril 29, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I'm searching if it's anywhere on the internet :)

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  2. Gregory MillerApril 29, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Might have to give this a go, appreciate the recommendation!

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  3. nickxdesuApril 29, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Not really a religious person, but I might check it out.

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  4. gmanApril 29, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I think i shall have to look at this doco. I am a bit of a fan when it comes to documentaries regarding english history. Correct me If I'm wrong but wasn't it Francis Bacon who wrote the King James Bible?

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  5. tskApril 29, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I guess I'll have a loot at this, thanks.

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  6. Butcher BradleyApril 29, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I have a New King James bible myself, haven't seen this documentary; I might give it a watch.

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  7. goat-on-a-stikApril 29, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Didn't know that bout the king james bible, no wonder it's so revered

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  8. Rotbarsch2011April 29, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Interesting stuff right there, even though not so religious :D

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  9. Jose CuerApril 29, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I always go back and forth on this topic - sometimes I want to learn about it and other times I want to for the hills concerning religion =p.

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  10. KanedaApril 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Looks like a good documentary, although I'm not that religious.

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  11. DoroApril 29, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I'm not religious but maybe I'll see it. Just like a documentary.

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  12. April 29, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Same as the above comment. I'm not religious but I can always dig documentaries.

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  13. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Never read this version of the Bible

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  14. MemoApril 29, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Although I'm not very religious, I enjoy watching documentary of all kinds just to see what they're about, so for sure I'll check this one out. Thanks, and I'm looking forward to reading all the other reviews you have to write.

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  15. MichaelApril 29, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Ha, I just watched a show on "the devils bible" some cursed version that a monk wrote in one night supposedly. will try find link for you

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  16. ChrisApril 29, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Looks like an awesome documentary. I myself am a christian and own some KJV bibles, I really enjoy films like this.

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  17. Marc DApril 29, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Interesting review, thanks!

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  18. AtleyApril 29, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I find bible documentaries very intersting. thx for shedding light on this one.

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  19. VilvosApril 30, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    i actually heard a radio version of this, very interesting stuff.

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  20. The SuitApril 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I like bible documentaries. I think the bible is overrated and overhyped, but I enjoy it nonetheless.

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