Subject: How was books in KJV compiled? |
Bible Note: I know I’m in the minority here as this is a NASB forum, but I prefer the NJKV as a modern, literal translation, over the NASB, because I believe it is based on more accurate text. The NKJV is based on the Antioch manuscripts, where the NASB is based on the Alexandia manuscripts that you mentioned. I base my belief on Acts 6:7, 12:24, 13:49, and 19:20 which describes the Word of God as growing, spreading, and multipling. This seems to describe the Antioch manuscripts. The Alexandria manuscripts pretty much just stayed on the shelf and did not grow, spread, or multiply. The Alexandia manuscripts as you stated correctly, are the oldest. However they are highly suspect, as they were isolated, away from the Church and under the control of one group of people. Age alone does not make them the most accurate. The additions as you mentioned, could have just as easily been deletions of the earlier, rather than additions of the later. I am not dogmatic about this and my pastor, who is my closest brother on Earth, would probably agree with you. Jesus Lives! |