Take Your Stand

We dig into some specifics of the translation of the King James Bible this week. The version was first published in 1611, but that wasn’t the end of its translation journey. In the second part of the podcast, I talk about Kevin DeYoung’s book, “Men and Women in the Church.”

“Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Introduction,” by Kevin DeYoung:

https://www.christianbook.com/women-church-short-biblical-practical-introduction/9781433566530/pd/566530

1611 KJV Preface: http://www.togetherweteach.com/TCB/kjvpreface.htm

James White. The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust Modern Translations, Updated and Expanded Edition. (S. Bloomington: Bethany House Publishers, 2009).

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In this episode, we finish laying the foundation for the King James Bible and delve into the history of the translation itself. I discuss the rise of James I and what came from the Hampton Court Conference. In the final part of the episode, I share briefly D. A. Carson’s book, “The King James Version Debate: A Plea for Realism.”

“The King James Version Debate: A Plea for Realism,” by D. A. Carson:

https://www.christianbook.com/the-king-james-version-debate/d-a-carson/9780801024276/pd/24277

King James Bible History, https://thekingsbible.com/Library/BibleHistory

David Norton. The King James bible: A Short History from Tyndale to Today, Illustrated Edition, Kindle Edition. (Cambridge University Press, 2011). p. 7

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Through the changing political and religious climate of England, a series of translations began to emerge. These included the Coverdale, Matthew’s, and Geneva Bibles. Each is significant in its own rite, and begins to lay the foundation for the King James Version.

Don Carson, Timothy Keller, Mark Ashton, and Kent Hughes. Worship By The Book, Kindle Edition. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010). p. 70.

David Norton. The King James bible: A Short History From Tyndale to Today, Illustrated Edition, Kindle Edition. (Cambridge University Press, 2011). p. 19

Bennett, David, Dr. “The Geneva Bible: A Bible of Firsts.” https://www.olivetree.com/blog/geneva-bible-bible-firsts/

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

As we move into the time of the Reformation, two major figures come to the forefront: Martin Luther and William Tyndale. These men have had an incredible impact upon the church as a whole and on my life personally. Both had a commitment to getting the Bible into the language of the people and both used the Greek text of Erasmus. I explore some of the history of each of these men in this episode. I close things out with a review of Tim Keller’s book, “Prayer.”

“Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy With God,” by Timothy Keller:

https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Experiencing-Awe-Intimacy-God/dp/0143108581/ref=monarch_sidesheet

95 Thesis: https://www.luther.de/en/95thesen.html

Christianity Today on Tyndale: https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/scholarsandscientists/william-tyndale.html

Foxe, John. Foxe’s Book of Martyr’s, Ed. William Byron Forbush. p. 303

Norton, David. The King James Bible: a Short History from Tyndale to Today, Kindle Edition. (Cambridge University Press, 2011). P. 9

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Erasmus is a major figure in the history of translations. Most notably, he is remembered for first publishing a Greek text of the New Testament. His texts became the foundation for translations after him, and a key part in the modern discussion of translations. I look at several aspects of his work and lay a foundation for future episodes.

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

I start this week with a brief word about the recent Supreme Court decision before digging into the heart of the episode. This week, we look at a few forerunners of the reformation and their commitment to getting God’s Word into the hands of the people.  And then I close everything out with “Finding the Right Hills to Die On” by Gavin Ortlund.

Here are some of the resources I usd in studying for this episode:

White, James. The King James Only Controversy, Revised and Expanded. (S. Bloomington: Bethany House Publishers, 2009).

Christianity Today on Wycliffe:  https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/moversandshakers/john-wycliffe.html

Foxe, John. Foxe’s Book of Martyr’s, p. 303. Ed. William Byron Forrbust, 1926. Kindle Edition.

History Today on Wycliffe: https://www.historytoday.com/archive/john-wycliffe-condemned-heretic

“Finding the Right Hills to Die On” by Gavin Ortlund:

https://www.crossway.org/books/finding-the-right-hills-to-die-on-tpb/

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

As Christianity began to spread, there arose a need for new translations. In this episode, we look at a few significant ones, and we focus mostly on the Latin translation of Jerome. Not only was the work significant and controversial in his own day, Jerome’s translation would play an important role in the centuries to follow. In the second part of the episode, I discuss Paul Tripp’s book, “Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands.”

“Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands,” by Paul David Tripp.

https://www.christianbook.com/instruments-redeemers-hands-people-change-helping/paul-tripp/9780875526072/pd/526071

White, James. The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust Modern Translations, Updated and Expanded Edition, Kindle Edition. (Bethany House Publishers, 2009).

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Kara Linaburg is the special guest on the podcast this week, and we discuss her most recent book, “A Study In Terminal.” The book is a gripping story with timely messages to consider.

Check out Kara’s books, blog, and podcast on her website:

https://thebeautifullybrokenlifeblog.wordpress.com/

Follow Kara on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/kara_lynn_author/?hl=en

As we move into the New Testament era, we see the scroll give way to the more compact Codex. This has great implications for how the Bible was copied, implications key to the discussion of modern translations. I also point out how this change coincided with the spread of Christianity throughout the empire. In the second part of this episode, I share about the book, “Ben-Hur” by Lewis Wallace.

“Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ,” by Lewis Wallace:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079C41LZ8/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Geisler, Norman L and William E Nix. From God to Us: How We Got Our Bible, Revised and Expanded, Kindle Edition. (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2012) p. 137

Kruger, Michael.  Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books, Kindle edition. (Wheaton, Crossway, 2012) p. 132

White, James. King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust Modern Translations, Revised and Expanded. (Bethany House Publishers, 2009).

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The Septuagint (LXX) plays a major role in the history of the Bible, both in the manuscripts themselves and in the principle it demonstrates. Also in this episode, I briefly discuss the group called the Essenes as well as the book “Authorized: the Use and Misuse of the King James Bible” by Mark Ward.

“Authorized: the Use and Misuse of the King James Bible,” by Mark Ward:

https://www.amazon.com/Authorized-Misuse-King-James-Bible/dp/1683590554/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.