1. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Making the King James Bible 1611

2. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 This is King James. He asked about 50 of the best translators in the country to make a new translation of the Bible into English. King James I of England/ VI of Scotland by Paulus van Somer

3. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 The translators were divided into six teams. Each team worked on part of the Bible. As each part was finished it was read aloud; others listened and checked for mistakes. The translators wanted the Bible to be correct and to sound good. Richard Bancroft, the Archbishop of Canterbury. He organised the translation.

4. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 They had to translate the Bible from Hebrew and Greek. Hebrew writing looks like this: Greek writing looks like this:

5. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 The translators wrote in an older form of English, the English of the 16 th century. Look at the extract from Psalm 23. Can you find any unusual words? Roll over words to find out what they mean.

6. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James Bible The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

7. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Psalm 23:1-4 Modern paraphrase You, LORD, care for me like a shepherd cares for his sheep. You give me everything I need: You give me food to eat, water to drink and a place where I can rest. You give me strength deep inside. You lead me in the right way as you said you would. I may go through dark times of deep distress but I won't be afraid for you are with me, making me feel safe.

8. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 The translators believed the Bible was the most important book in the world. As Christians, they believed it was inspired by God. Most were not paid for their work and it took over five years to finish. The Bible is the world’s best-selling book. Over 2 billion copies have been sold.

9. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 The influence of the King James Bible The Bible influenced music, art and poetry People began thinking for themselves about the Bible Soon they wanted different churches where they had a say in what happened This led to some wanting a say in the way the country was ruled The light of the World by Holman Hunt

10. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James Bible The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. God

11. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James Bible The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. have all I need

12. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James Bible The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. makes

13. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James Bible The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. fields

14. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James Bible The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. leads

15. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James Bible The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. puts things right down deep

16. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James Bible The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. justice/when things are right

17. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James Bible The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. yes

18. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James Bible The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. you are

19. Making the King James Bible Route B History Age 7-11 Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James Bible The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. shepherds used them to keep sheep safe