The King James Bible remains the most recognizable piece of literature in the English-speaking world. It stands as a masterful example of translation for its day, involving some of history’s most remarkable scholars. For over three centuries it served as the standard English Bible and has had unparalleled influence on English and American culture in nearly every sphere—including education, law, literature, government, art, science, and religion. Even though English has changed a lot over the last 400 years, there are thousands of people who believe the KJV to be the only trustworthy translation in English, and strongly discourage or even forbid the use of modern versions. This has come to be called “KJV-onlyism,” and I’ve met a handful of them over the years. In the next two episodes Dr. Mark Ward is going to help us understand this mentality, and graciously and lovingly argue why it’s unhelpful. Make sure to get your own copy of his book Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible. Also don't miss his excellent YouTube channel.

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