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History: May 2 (#4)

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History: May 2 (#4)
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May 2, 1611

The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker.

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On May 2, in the year 1611: The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker. The Bible is a collection of religious texts that are central to Christianity and Judaism, and esteemed in other Abrahamic religions such as Islam.

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Why May 2, 1611 matters: The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: May 2, 1611 The Early Modern era accelerated global exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies, expanding science, navigation, and everyday material culture. The event on this day: The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)