Michael Gove to send copy of King James Bible to all English schools
Education secretary will write a brief foreword in special edition marking 400th anniversary of its publication
Every state school in England is to receive a new copy of the King James Bible from the government – with a brief foreword by Michael Gove, the education secretary, to mark the 400th anniversary of its translation. In a move intended to help every pupil access Britain's cultural heritage, every primary and secondary school will be sent a new copy of the 1611 translation by next Easter.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Friday, 25 November, 2011
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