utnereader:

Regardless of your creed or convictions (or lack thereof), it’s hard to deny that the King James translation of the Bible is an epic tome of efficient diction, unforgettable narratives, and beautifully wrought poetry. The translation—arguably the most widely read text in the English language—celebrates its 400th birthday this year and deserves praise for its enduring allure and literary relevancy.

Ann Wroe of More Intelligent Life recently lauded the elegant language of the King James Bible in a passionate piece of personal essay and approachable scholarship.

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polyglot

wordjournal:

adjective • 1) containing, or made up, of, several languages. 2) versed in, or speaking, many languages.

noun • 1) one who speaks several languages. 2) a book containing several versions of the same text, or containing the same subject matter in several languages. 3) a program written in multiple programming languages (programming).

From Greek, πολύς (many) + γλῶττα (tongue, language)

language matters… language is not merely descriptive. it’s creative.

steve timmis