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Post by archangel on Jul 5, 2010 22:29:54 GMT
The year 2011 will be the anniversary of the first publication of the King James Version of the bible in English. It was a departure from earlier translations and particularly issues of the Geneva Bible which had contained predjudiced views on kings and bishops, and where reformation clergy were fond of paying for explanatory footnotes in the text. Some of these were underlying issues during the English Civil War and for the rest of the century.
Significantly, we may be getting approaches from different churches and other organisations for educational talks and displays of all kinds from living history to full blown battles to support the celbration of this important aspect of our heritage.
If anyone wants further information, I will be glad to help and advise, as there are splendid opportunities for the regiment to be involved locally and nationally throughout the whole year.
John
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Post by hedgehog on Jul 19, 2010 13:00:34 GMT
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Post by archangel on Jul 20, 2010 21:57:54 GMT
Thanks,
Is there any likelihood of SK involvement?
John
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Post by archangel on Sept 15, 2010 14:43:30 GMT
Inkpen Church are doing an informal service THIS Sunday 19th September to look at the King James Version, and Book of Common Prayer. Jackie and I will be performing a ten minute cameo about the effects of the changes for ordinary people. This will replace the sermon. The rest will be seventeenth century readings and liturgy run by the Rector of Enbourne, and we will conclude with a small static display that any SK members are welcome to attend and speak at and illustrate in living history fashion..."this is what I do".
While it is not a large turnout event, it may be important in networking for these in future, and is an opportunity to establish links in the community.
The SATNAV reference is RG17 9BS if you need to know how to get there.
Tea and sandwiches begin at 5.45, with the service proper starting at 6:30
Look forward to seeing any of you who can make it.
John
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Post by archangel on Sept 19, 2010 23:19:18 GMT
Many thanks to Nigel and Jackie for making this event. Not everyone's cup of tea I know, but we impresssed one or two VIPS who may ask for more events of this nature and pehapsi bgger.
Just got back so feeling very tired.
John
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Post by Dormouse on Sept 20, 2010 9:40:15 GMT
Well done for doing the event John, Jackie and Nigel.  I'm so glad it went so well! |
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Post by archangel on Sept 21, 2010 6:49:18 GMT
Thanks Tasha,
I think Nigel may even have canvassed us a potential booking for a different organisation. They certainly want us back again at Inkpen and maybe Enbourne for this type of event.
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Post by archangel on Mar 8, 2011 0:39:26 GMT
Melvyn Bragg is doing a BBC2 talk next Saturday at 8 pm regarding the impact it had on our literature and political systems. I am told it is well worth listening to. This is not a hard sell for religion, but primarily an interesting insight into the seventeenth century, and what followed.
You may find Enborne adds to understanding worship in the period, and this is continued on another thread.
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Post by andyhallam on Mar 8, 2011 8:47:21 GMT
Some say that the style and quality of the prose has influenced the written and spoken word of english for centuries here and in America.
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Post by archangel on Mar 9, 2011 6:28:22 GMT
That sounds about right Andy. I have recently been looking at style and punctuation. Far from being a stuffy old piece of text, it uses words in an innovative, almost experimental way, even for today, which communicates images with great accuracy and clarity.
Where else can you suddenly begin sentences with coordinating conjunctions? And get away with it.
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Post by andyhallam on Mar 9, 2011 20:03:33 GMT
If I knew what they were, John, I might venture nowhere else?
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