The KJV Bible
Just writing some thoughts about the KJV Bible...
I just recently got a KJV Study Bible as a gift. It reminded me of how long this bible version has had lasted (Nearly 4 Centuries!) without being forgotten. Although the KJV has been surpassed by the NIV, it is still fondly remembered by many (And defended too, by KJV Onlyists, which I plan to write more about in the times to come).
Many people complain about the KJV's archaic language. The english of the KJV may be outdated, but so is Shakespeare's works...and I don't remember anyone complaining about that. In terms of grace and poetry, the King James Version is arguable, unsurpassed. Although there are more accurate bible out there today, I will still recommend the KJV as a brilliant bible not just because of its graceful language, but also because of it's powerful and memorable heritage.
I just recently got a KJV Study Bible as a gift. It reminded me of how long this bible version has had lasted (Nearly 4 Centuries!) without being forgotten. Although the KJV has been surpassed by the NIV, it is still fondly remembered by many (And defended too, by KJV Onlyists, which I plan to write more about in the times to come).
Many people complain about the KJV's archaic language. The english of the KJV may be outdated, but so is Shakespeare's works...and I don't remember anyone complaining about that. In terms of grace and poetry, the King James Version is arguable, unsurpassed. Although there are more accurate bible out there today, I will still recommend the KJV as a brilliant bible not just because of its graceful language, but also because of it's powerful and memorable heritage.
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on Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 2:09 PM.
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