The Greatest English Classic - Mcafee, Cleland Boyd
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Explore the profound impact of the King James Bible on English language and culture with "The Greatest English Classic: A Study Of The King James Version Of The Bible And Its Influence On Life And Literature" by Cleland Boyd McAfee. This insightful work delves into the literary style and enduring influence of the King James Bible, examining its role not only as a foundational religious text but also as a cornerstone of English literature. Discover how the rhythms and imagery of this translation have shaped generations of writers and speakers, leaving an indelible mark on the English-speaking…mehr

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Explore the profound impact of the King James Bible on English language and culture with "The Greatest English Classic: A Study Of The King James Version Of The Bible And Its Influence On Life And Literature" by Cleland Boyd McAfee. This insightful work delves into the literary style and enduring influence of the King James Bible, examining its role not only as a foundational religious text but also as a cornerstone of English literature. Discover how the rhythms and imagery of this translation have shaped generations of writers and speakers, leaving an indelible mark on the English-speaking world. This study provides a comprehensive look at the Bible's pervasive presence in language, thought, and artistic expression. A must-read for anyone interested in Biblical influence, the Bible as literature, or the intersection of religion and literary criticism. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the accessibility of this important historical text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Cleland Boyd McAfee was an American theologian, Presbyterian clergyman, and hymn writer, best known for writing the gospel hymn "Near to the Heart of God" and the tune "McAfee." He wrote the song following the loss of two of his young nieces from diphtheria. He is also thought to be the inventor of the abbreviation TULIP, which stands for the Five Points of Calvinism. McAfee was born in Ashley, Missouri, in 1866, as the fifth child. His father, John Armstrong McAfee, founded Park College in Parkville, Missouri, and served as president from 1875 until his death in 1890. In 1884, the son graduated from Park College, followed by Union Theological Seminary in New York. In 1912, McAfee wrote the essay "The Greatest English Classic: A Study Of The King James Version Of The Bible." From 1930 to 1936, he served as moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, as well as the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Mission. He died in 1944. McAfee married Harriet "Hattie" Lawson Brown on August 10, 1892, and together they had three children: Ruth Myrtle, Katharine Agnes, and Mildred Helen. Mildred Helen McAfee Horton went on to become Wellesley College's president (1936-1949) and the first director of WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) in the United States Navy (1942-46).