Scapegoats, Shambles and Shibboleths: The Queen's English from the King James Bible by Martin H. Manser
Scapegoats, Shambles and Shibboleths: The Queen's English from the King James Bible
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Martin H. Manser
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Scapegoats, Shambles and Shibboleths: The Queen's English from the King James Bible

Martin H. Manser

272 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

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"In the twinkling of an eye," this book explains that many familiar phrases are taken straight from the King James Version of the BibleThe fruit of Martin Manser'slaborsis a delightful book for all who adore the English language. Far fromalways qu...

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