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To: DoctorMichael
Interesting: (1) - the Koran is in verse like the Bible and (2) - reads in King James English (or Shakespearian) ... hmmmm
18 posted on 05/17/2005 4:36:01 PM PDT by SkyDancer ("If Love Can't Buy You Happiness, You Don't Know Where To Shop")
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To: SkyDancer
Interesting: (1) - the Koran is in verse like the Bible and (2) - reads in King James English (or Shakespearian) ... hmmmm

The Bible was not (except the poetry parts) written in verse originally. This was added later for ease of reference. Also, most English translations use contemporary English rather than Shakespeare's variety.

48 posted on 05/17/2005 6:03:09 PM PDT by xjcsa (She died of loneliness...loneliness and rabies...)
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