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2025. Hardcover. New. About The Book: *The Psalter of the Great Bible of 1539* edited by John Earle is a study and reproduction of the Psalms as they appeared in the Great Bible, the first authorized English Bible commissioned under King Henry VIII. This edition focuses on the language, translation style, and religious significance of the Psalms in early English worship. Earle provides historical and linguistic insights into how the text shaped English devotional life and liturgy. It highlights the importance of scripture in the Reformation era. About The Author: John Earle (c. 1601�1665) was an English bishop, scholar, and writer known for his keen observations of human nature and society. Educated at Oxford, he served as chaplain to Charles II and later became Bishop of Salisbury. Earle's most famous work, *Microcosmography*, is a collection of witty and insightful character sketches that portray the manners, morals, and follies of 17th-century England. His writing combines humor, moral…
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