THE KING JAMES BIBLE: Do You Know the King James Version?

From Wycliffe’s handwritten Bible and Tyndale’s enduring contribution to the Authorized Version and subsequent translations, this book traces the development of the English Scriptures. It examines the Textus Receptus, the significance of manuscript evidence, and the reasons translations require careful revision. Readers will discover why the original 1611 edition included the Apocrypha and alternative marginal readings. They will also learn how later editorial work shaped the King James text familiar today. Throughout, historical appreciation remains joined to close examination of textual accuracy.

The book also evaluates the standards that should govern every Bible translation. It explains why vocabulary, grammar, context, and Jehovah’s personal name deserve faithful representation. Concrete examples clarify the boundary between translating Scripture and inserting interpretation. Every version remains accountable to the inspired Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek writings. Readers gain a foundation for evaluating translation claims and choosing a Bible with informed confidence.