Isn't that God's job?
Isn't it blasphemy for king James to put his name on God's holy word?
2007-02-21 09:40:41 · 5 answers · asked by Sara 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually- the King James version is not the only authorized version. It was for years and years. But, in 1960 a whole new batch of ancient scriptures were found and so the New International Version and the New American Standard Version were created. I've taken Greek which the New Testament is written in and if you want the most correct word for word translation from the original language- choose the New American Standard Version. Next up is the New International Version. Behind that is the KJV. There is an updated version called the New KJV- which is better. But, by no means is the KJV the best.
2007-02-21 13:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by DrThorne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
King James was responsible for the Bible being translated into English--that's why it was called the King James Version
2007-02-21 17:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by wanda3s48 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, he authorized a translation of the Bible. In those days the government was supposed to be the protector of religion.
Today, modern translations of the Bible are "authorized" by groups of scholars who study the translation carefully looking for inaccuracies.
2007-02-21 17:46:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's one of many Holy Bible translations. A translation is taken from the original manuscript.
2007-02-21 17:44:43 · answer #4 · answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agreed. No one has the right to dictate scriptures just to serve their own interests.
2007-02-21 17:44:32 · answer #5 · answered by silverleaf90210 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋