For over 400 years the King James Bible has represented the epitome of the English language in all its power and glory. Across continents and cultures, the language of this translation has changed how we speak, and its claims have changed how we live. With an attractive slipcase and binding, this compact black Bible is an ideal gift for any special occasion, including confirmation, weddings or first communion. Written in 1611, the King James Version is regarded as one of the most accurate translations of the Bible into the English language and has been a popular bestseller for centuries, with Collins selling over 1 million Bibles alone. This full text edition of the Authorized King James Version Bible includes both the Old and New Testaments, with all its literary beauty and poetic grandeur. This beautiful edition comes with a quality hardback leatherette binding, sturdy slipcase, silver gilt pages, ribbon marker and presentation page to personally dedicate your gift. For over 200 years, HarperCollins, the UK's largest Religious Publisher, has been publishing Christian books and bibles, selling over 1 million copies of the King James Bible alone.