2.1 The king James Bible of 1611 History of Bible: r History of English Bible r king James' Bible of 1611 r Also known as the 161 1 uthorized version of the bible r 47 scholars worked on it r The project was presided over by Bishop Lancelot andrewes r The basis: Tyndale text 2/23/20212/23/2021 4 2.1 The King James Bible of 1611 History of Bible: History of English Bible King James’ Bible of 1611 Also known as the 1611 Authorized Version of the Bible; 47 scholars worked on it. The project was presided over by Bishop Lancelot Andrewes The basis: Tyndale text