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What the 400-Year-Old King James Bible Means for Gen Z
Original: What a 400-Year-Old Bible Means for a Lonely Generation https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/opinion/bible-gen-z-king-jame
A New York Times opinion piece argues that the King James Bible, now four centuries old, is resonating with a young, lonely generation. The essay links renewed interest in the classic translation to Gen Z's search for meaning, community and tradition, positioning an old religious text as a cultural touchstone for contemporary disconnection.
Why now: Ongoing debate about Gen Z's turn toward religion and tradition amid widespread loneliness
King James BibleGen ZThe New York Times
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- What a 400-Year-Old Bible Means for a Lonely Generation https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/opinion/bible-gen-z-king-james.html # Religion # Culture # Books · nyt_opinion@robot.villas · 3
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