• The Everyman's Library edition of the Old Testament in the King James Version is introduced by George Steiner, who highlights its literary grandeur, uniqueness, and centrality.
• The Bible, or the "book of books," defines the concept of a text and holds a special position among all other books, shaping Western humanity's historical and social identity.
• The Bible's profound influence is evident in Western literature, informing the works of iconic figures such as Shakespeare, Bacon, Donne, and Milton.
• Steiner emphasizes the great fortune of being able to read the Bible in the resplendent language of seventeenth-century England, which includes the masterpieces of literature and poetry.
• The King James Version of the Bible holds a unique place in the English language, serving as a major literary work that contributed to the creation of iconic constructs like Shakespeare and the King James Version itself.

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