2006-06-11 13:48:32 · 13 answers · asked by kimwilly_5150 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As noted, King James did not write a Bible, he authorized a new translation. The project began in 1604, and was published in 1611. It is largely a refinement of Tyndale's translation by reference to the oldest available manuscripts of the time. Speciifically, it ignored the Vulgate used by Catholics. 54 scholars were involved in the project.
The primary purpose of this new translations was to eliminate the sectarian bias that existed is the several English language translations then in use.
2006-06-11 14:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by Montana Don 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
King James authorized and commissioned the translation that bears his name in 1611. Due to the on-going changes in the way the language is spoken the 1611 Bible has been revised 10 times to be what is now known as the King James Version. The reason is the same as when he commissioned the 1611 translation--to provide the scripture in a language we can understand.
I know that is a mind-shattering realization to those who think the King James Version is the end-all in scripture. But it is true.
Frankly the New International Version (NIV) and the New American Standard Bible (NASB) are probably the two most accurate modern English translations. They are both "word" and "thought" translations from the original languages directly to modern English. Some quip that NIV stands for Nearly Infallible Version and the NASB is just searingly accurate.
There is a new version out called "The New King James Version." This is actually the 11th revision. The Old Testament translation in it is especially well done.
2006-06-11 14:03:45 · answer #2 · answered by bigrob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As already said, King James didn't write it. it was a translation of other scriptures. The first printing date year was 1611. They then had to correct errors such as Ruth being referred to as a he instead of she. Also in the 10 commandments it said "Thou shalt commit adultery" Then there was the revised version in 1629 and again in 1769. Todays KJv's are the modernized English versions of the 1769 version yet preachers all call it the 1611. then in the late 1800's they removed the 14 Apocrypha books leaving only 66. Quite different today from the original.
2006-06-11 14:06:47 · answer #3 · answered by pontiuspilatewsm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The King James Version of the Bible, first published in 1611, has had a profound impact on English literature as a whole.
Check out the link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_James_Bible
2006-06-11 13:59:14 · answer #4 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The King James Bible was a Bible translated by several scholars in the 1600's. King James himself only authorized it.
2006-06-11 13:53:50 · answer #5 · answered by keri gee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King James didn't write a version he had scholars translate the bible into English.
2006-06-11 13:52:57 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well King James didn't have much to do with it, other than a decree that was politically motivated. It was translated by a group of scholarly men over a seven year period of time from 1604 or so to 1611. It was slightly revised over the years (for legibility and the like) until 1789, which is our current edition.
2006-06-11 14:01:43 · answer #7 · answered by RandyGE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1611, King James authorized a commission to revise the Catholic bible so he could claim his divinity. English kings claimed to be Gods, King James was no different.
2006-06-11 13:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King James didnt. It was named after King James by the man who did, which im not sure who that was.
2006-06-11 13:51:06 · answer #9 · answered by Spartacus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He didn't write it actually, he ordered scribes to translate it off the Geneova Bible which was already in English. The scribes merely mass produced it and put it in chapter and verse. And that was aboit 1611
2006-06-11 13:54:10 · answer #10 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋