The Bible

Too often work assigned to committees is not accomplished in a clear and meaningful manner. But, in March 1603, James VI of Scotland came to the English throne looking to create an era of peace and prosperity. A new Bible was central to that enterprise. He appointed a committee of 50 or so middle-age men for that purpose. The result was the King James Bible with language brought with deep intimacy to the ears and minds of the people. Adam Nicolson's quote:
"It had a combination of qualities: an absolute simplicity of vocabulary set in a rhythm of the utmost stateliness and majesty."