Over the centuries, the universal truths about God and humanity contained in the Bible – the courage and spiritual vision of the Old Testament prophets, the inspiring accounts of the words and works of Christ Jesus, and the ministry of the apostles – have brought guidance, understanding, and healing to all who ponder its timeless message.Praised as "the noblest monument in English prose," the King James Version set an English language standard for the Bible from its first printing in 1611 to well into the twentieth century, and it remains a popular and deeply respected version by millions around the globe.The Holy Bible continues to provide the foundation for understanding humanity's innate spirituality and goodness, and God's never-ending healing love.