Today, the King James Bible, formerly known as the Authorized Version of 1611, is the standard for English-speaking Protestants. Surprisingly, King James I's version of the holy text of the Christian religion has had a profound influence on the literature of the past 300 years. Because of its popularity, the King James Bible is considered the most trusted translation of the Holy Bible for today's English-speaking Protestants.
The King James Bible, is consists of two main divisions, the Old Testament and New Testament. The Old Testament or the Hebrew Scriptures (also called the Hebrew Bible) contains the books of the old or Mosaic covenant, and including the historical books, the prophets, and the books of wisdom. The New Testament describes the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.