Jun 01, 2009 this book is a thorough treatment of the subject, well written and referenced as per usual for james white. There is controversy among christians about which bible is the correct translation. James white and the king james only controversy so. White is the author of several acclaimed books, including the king james only controversy and the forgetten trinity.
Instead of ignoring the varied attacks against holy scripture. James white and the king james only controversy socalled. Using evidence from scripture, history, theology, textual criticism, and ancient and modern bible versions, this book demonstrates that this doctrine is of recent. Problems with the book the king james only controversy, can you trust the modern translations. He is the director of alpha and omega ministries, a christian apologetics organization, and an elder of the phoenix reformed baptist church. While there are a variety of views within the kjvo movement, the basic idea is simple. Bethany house and letters to a mormon elder bethany house.
Response to the king james only controversy chapter 2 book by james white. White 1995, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. James white makes it clear that he has nothing against the kjv or people who like using it. Sound reading for anyone engaged in, or intrigued by, the king james only controversy. Dec 02, 20 in the king james only controversy, white writes with the desire for peace in the church of jesus christ 16. Written with the layperson in mind, the king james only controversy leads the reader through the basic issues of the debate and into the more complex issues of. The essential word for men like luther was faith, which has its roots and life in the living word of god rom. White wrote a book called the king james only controversy in 1995 that was almost 300 pages distinctly attacking the king james bible. White is the author of several acclaimed books, including the god who justifies and the forgotten trinity. King james only controversy by james white, paperback. Jan 23, 2019 response to the king james only controversy chapter 2 book by james white. White s, the king james only controversy, are excellent examples of this strange delusion, which is operating in the minds of the authors. Appealing with both emotional fervor and scholastic debate, churches have divided over this issue, and believers are left in confusion. James r white a thoroughly researched discussion of the development of bible translations ancient and modern, including key differences between versions such as the new international, new american standard bible.
Modern bible translations still come under attack from the king james only camp. White does not join in and make fun of people, attack straw men, or even say anything disparaging about the king james bible. Recovering the heart of christian belief, and more on. White of alpha and omega ministries out in phoenix, arizona. He is an elder of the phoenix reformed baptist church, director of alpha and omega ministriesmdash. Written with the layperson in mind, the king james only controversy leads the reader through the basic issues of the debate and into the more complex issues of textual criticism. Many factors can, and should, go into your decisions as you purchase bible. Those who believe the king james bible to be the preserved word of god for the english speaking people will find no friend in the writings of james r.
Recently a book came to this writers attention called, the king james only controversy by james r. White wrote a 271 page book on how no greek or hebrew textmanuscript is the inspired word of god and neither is any translation in any language and certainly not an authorized king james version. He is the author ofmore than twenty books, a professor. White is an accomplished debater, having engaged in more than onehundred moderated, public debates with leading proponents of roman catholicism, islam, jehovahs. White traces the development of bible translations old and new. Jul 24, 2017 renewed mind is a tv program that deals with the attraction that this world system has and its desire to conform us to its mould. Thomas holland a colorful response to the king james only controversy falls way short james white responds to dr. Renewed mind is a tv program that deals with the attraction that this world system has and its desire to conform us to its mould. The king james only controversy by james r white, 9780764206054, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In addition, white explores the differences between the niv, nasb, and other translations while addressing some of the complex issues surrounding textual criticism. He is an elder of the phoenix reformed baptist church, director of alpha and omega ministriesa christian apologetics organization, an adjunct professor with golden gate baptist theological seminary, and a professor of apologetics with columbia evangelical seminary. White seeks to answer the question, can you trust the modern translations.
White traces the development of bible translations old and new, investigating the differences between versions like the niv, nasb, and nkjv and the authorized version of 1611. The author states in his introduction, i oppose kjv onlyism, not the king james. White is scholar in residence at the college of christian studies, grand canyon university, and the director of ministries for alpha and omega ministries in phoenix, arizona. Nick norelli rightly dividing the word of truth new jersey back in early 2002 when i was still an unbeliever a friend of mine gave me and my then fiancee. White is the author of several acclaimed books, including the god who. Can you trust modern translations by white, james r abebooks. I never got a chance to read the original edition and i know the question on many peoples mind is why is an new edition needed. The king james only controversy by james r white, 9780764206054, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Whites alpha and omega ministries the leading opponent of the king james bible besides satan is james r. He is the author of the king james only controversy. King james only controversy, the 2 upd exp edition. The kjvo controversy is about whether christians should consider only the king james version of the bible to be reliable and trustworthy.
The first 219 pages pretty much state that nothing is preserved perfectly and that the modern bible. He elevates it as a fine translation of gods word and tries to show through greek texts and church history that the other translations also likewise well made by gospelbased christians, with no motive other than. The king james only controversy by james r white and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He has authored or contributed to more than twenty books, including the king james only controversy, the forgotten trinity, the potters freedom, and the god who justifies. White s alpha and omega ministries the leading opponent of the king james bible besides satan is james r. Problems with the bookthe king james only controversy. The debate over the king james version by rick wade is the king james version the only bible christians should trust and read. King james only controversy, the 2 upd exp edition paperback january 1, 2009 by james r. He is an elder of the phoenix reformed baptist church, director of alpha and omega ministriesa christian apologetics organization, an adjunct professor with golden gate baptist theological seminary, and a professor of. Response to the king james only controversy chapter.
But his book the king james only controversy focuses on that group of people who go beyond preference to insistence, to the point of considering all other translations as corrupt. He has authored or contributed to more than twenty four books, including the king james only controversy, the forgotten trinity, the potters freedom, and the god who justifies. Justification by faith was the birth cry of the protestant reformation. The king james only controversy, revised edition 9780764206054 by james r. Kjv only controversy explained james white youtube. A bible believer had been trying to point a brother to the superiority of the king james bible and by way of response was sent a copy of mr. Adherents, largely from evangelical, conservative holiness movement, traditional high church anglican, and baptist churches, believe that the kjv is the greatest english translation ever produced, needing no further improvements, and they also believe that all other. Response to the king james only controversy chapter 1.
White and his recent book, the king james only controversy. There have been only a few responses to my book, the king james only controversy. The king james only controversy is scholarly and accurate, and its evaluation of opposing viewpoints fair. James white and the king james only controversy socalled summary overview the following note was sent some years ago to a former pastor of a church this writer attends about james whites book. Aug 07, 2007 the king james only controversy is essentially a conspiracy theory that claims that all modern translations of scripture are based on tainted manuscripts and that their translators are driven by a liberal protestant or roman catholic or even oneworld government agenda. White traces the development of bible translations old and new, investigating the. In this revised edition of his noteworthy book, james white refutes the claims of those who believe the kjv is the only true translation of the bible. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. An accomplished debater, white has also taught greek, systematic theology.
In this revision of a book continually in print for more than ten years, james r. The doctrine that the king james version is the only authoritative bible for englishspeaking people has become known as king james onlyism, taking on the characteristics of a sect. The king james only controversy modern bible translations still come under attack from the king james only camp. White is the author of several acclaimed books, including the king james only controversy, the god who justifies, scripture alone. Correctly observing that kjv only campers count on the ignorance of the average christian regarding the history of the bible and its transmission and translation, white seeks this peace not through compromise, but rather through. A colorful response to the king james only controversy.
White is the author of several acclaimed books, including the king james only controversy and the forgotten trinity. King james only the role of christian freedom the use of a particular english translation of the bible is surely a personal choice. Written with the layperson in mind, the king james only controversy leads the. The king james only controversy, updated and expanded edition. This is undoubtedly the best book available supporting the position that no english translation is perfect or infallible. The king james only controversy by james white summary this book by james white, of alpha and omega ministries, phoenix, arizona, attempts to show that believing the authorised 1611 king james bible to be the pure words of god and the final authority in all matters of faith and practice, is wrong, because.
July 8, 1997 james white king james onlyism comments off on a colorful response to the king james only controversy falls way short james white responds to dr. He is an elder of the phoenix reformed baptist church, director of. The king james only movement asserts that the king james version of the bible is superior to all other english translations. James white is the director of alpha and omega ministries, a christianapologetics organization based in phoenix, arizona.
James white and the king james only controversy so called summary overview the following note was sent some years ago to a former pastor of a church this writer attends about james whites book. One group claims that the king james version is the only bible that christians should be using. Anyone troubled by criticisms of english translations will find white trustworthy. The king james only controversy is the kjv the only. Every relevant issue is covered, from how the new testament manuscripts were copied and passed down through the centuries, to the problems arising from this process i. This book is enlightening reading for all christians. Pdf the king james only controversy download full pdf. King james only debate 26 books meet your next favorite book. King james only controversy, the 2 upd exp edition james r. Exploring the bibles accuracy, authority and authenticity. The king james only controversy by james r white koorong. James robert white born december 17, 1962 is the director of alpha and omega ministries, an evangelical reformed baptist christian apologetics organization based in phoenix, arizona.