In Begat, David Crystal sets out to prove that the King James Bible has contributed more to the English language than any other literary source. If you've ever "fought the good fight" or chuckled ...

How the King James Bible Came to Be 5 minute read 10th June 1953: The first issue of the first edition of the 'Authorised Version' of the English Bible, printed in London in 1611 by Robert Barker.

“The King James Bible has bequeathed a body of language that permeates every aspect of our culture and heritage, from everyday phrases to our greatest works of literature, music and art ...

In fact, many of the common phrases you and I use today trace back to the King James Bible. I could even say "My Cup Runneth Over" (Psalm 23, Verse 5).