The Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. In King James English. His Life and Times in the Language and Style of the King James Bible. by William D. (Will) Bevis

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Synopsis:

This book was written to honor Dr. King in the style and manner of the book he... loved the Most: The King James Version of the Holy Bible.

It is about the world Martin was born into--a world of fear and violence. And though Writers Digest calls it "...a highly literate tribute to Dr. King...one that deserves a place on every bookshelf..." the author has been called "a traitor to his race..." for writing about Dr. King in this manner.

Mr. Bevis answers by saying, "the truth is that we live in a society where it is fine for the majority to think of Charlton Heston--just an actor--as a Moses like leader, but where it is not OK to think of Dr. King--an ordained minister--as an apostle like Paul. There is a lot of hypocrisy here."

He adds, "Dr. King truly was an apostle of God. And the ultimate proof is that he obeyed Jesus, never gave up or sold out, and eventually lay down his life for his fellow man. No man in American history is more deserving of being written about in this way."

About the Author
William D. Bevis was born in Alabama where racism still thrives just below the surface. He credits Dr. martin Luther King, Jr., with opening his yes to the continuing problem. This is his tribute to Dr. King for that gift of understanding, in the beautiful language of the King James Bible.

Book Excerpt:

I want to thank all of you who have taken the time to tell me how much they enjoyed this book... from the old man who told me he always tries to be strong but when he read it he cried like a baby - to the Reverend who told me "God Bless you for writing this," - to the young man who said it was wonderful, then expressed concern for my safety for having written it. To them and to all of those in between... Thank you. William D. Bevis.

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Author Comment:

To me, There is no book greater, nor any more beautiful, than The King James Bible... the Holy Word of God. And even with all his flaws, there is no greater American, past or present... than Martin Luther King, Jr. This book, brings the life of Dr. King alive, in the language and manner of the King James Bible.