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1 | IS YOUR MODERN TRANSLATION CORRUPT? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Radioman2 | 98777 | ||
IS YOUR MODERN TRANSLATION CORRUPT? Answering the Allegations of KJV Only Advocates by James R. White 'Summary 'King James Version Only advocates argue that all modern translations of the New Testament are based on Greek manuscripts that contain intentional doctrinal corruptions. However, an examination of the most important manuscripts underlying these translations demonstrates that such charges are based more upon prejudice than fact. The papyri finds of the last century, together with the great uncial texts from the fourth and fifth centuries A.D., do not deprecate the deity of Christ, the Trinity, or salvation by grace through faith. Modern translations, such as the NIV and NASB, are not "corrupt" but instead trustworthy and useful translations of the Word of God. (...) 'The importance of the topic should not be underestimated. While the vast majority of conservative Christian scholars completely reject the KJV Only position, the emotionally charged rhetoric of KJV Only advocates causes unnecessary concerns among many believers. It is a sad truth that most Christians have only a vague knowledge of the history of the Bible and almost no knowledge of the mechanisms by which the Bible has come to us today. Issues regarding the transmission of the text over time (the process of copying), the comparison of one written text to another (textual criticism), and translation are not popular topics of discussion or study in the church today. Therefore, the claims of KJV Only advocates are liable to deeply trouble many Christians, even to the point of causing them to question the reliability and usefulness of their NIV or NASB Bibles. When believers are wrongly led to doubt the integrity of the translation they have used for years, Christian scholars have a responsibility to set the record straight. 'Moreover, there is a real desire on the part of many to hold to the "old ways" — the "traditions" of the "good ol’ days" when things were so much better than they are today. Since many believers distrust anything connected with the term "modern," for them the KJV becomes an icon of what was "good" about the past, and modern translations end up representing everything that is wrong with today’s church. 'Is there any weight to the charges being made against the manuscripts used by modern translations? Should one distrust modern translations? Those are the questions we must answer.' ------------- To read this entire article, go to (www.equip.org/free/DK115.htm) IS YOUR MODERN TRANSLATION CORRUPT? Answering the Allegations of KJV Only Advocates Also recommended, James White's book: "The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust The Modern Translations?" James R. White/Bethany House Publishers/1995 (Type: Trade Paperback) |
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2 | IS YOUR MODERN TRANSLATION CORRUPT? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Hank | 98878 | ||
Radioman - Having just now finished reading every word of James R. White's article, IS YOUR MODERN TRANSLATION CORRUPT?, I would urge all readers of this page to go to the web site you referenced in your post and read the article carefully. If every reader of this forum took time to search out this article, read it, study it, and think on its sound reasoning, perhaps it would serve to put a stop to some of the insanity we've read on this forum about the 'great conspiracy' of modern translations. It's nothing short of ignorant bunkum. Sure, there are modern versions out there that are corrupt and intentionally misleading, such as NWT, but the NASB, NKJV, ESV, Holman CSB, and NIV are not among them. These are trusthworthy translations and anyone who seeks to call them corrupt, misleading and, of all things, conspiracies, simply doesn't know what he's talking about. To impugn the motives of such fine scholars as those that produced these excellent modern English translations is in itself a form of conspiracy. So, forum, equip yourselves with solid knowledge about how translations come about, and let's move away from this ignorant and insane witch hunt for a conspiracy that does not exist. It strikes me as particularly brash to use this Lockman-sponsored Forum to defame their highly esteemed, trustworthy, and literally accurate NASB. Where has the sense of human decency fled? ..... The URL for that article is www.equip.org/free/DK115.htm --Hank | ||||||
3 | IS YOUR MODERN TRANSLATION CORRUPT? | 2 Tim 3:16 | mkm9 | 99210 | ||
Hi Hank--I most certainly agree with you --there is this ,however--if i listen to opinions with which i do not agree--it gives me an in road to reach others-- Paul said it best--"I have become all things to all men that I might By All Means---Reach some"---in Him--mkm9 | ||||||