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King James Only-ism; Is the KJV King?
The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible has been a staple of Christian faith for centuries, but some believers claim it is the only true translation. This video explores the history of the KJV, the ...
This Bible, known as the King James Version (KJV), helped King James leave behind a lasting cultural footprint — one of his goals as a leader.
The King James Version of the Bible, also known as the "Authorized Version," marks its 400th anniversary in 2011, and by any measure, it has had a lasting impact on the world and on the language ...
The KJV also received almost 45 percent of the Bible translation-related searches on Google, compared with almost 24 percent for the NIV, according to Bible Gateway's Stephen Smith.
He says the King James Version—the KJV—has been particularly important in American culture and history. SWEENEY: It’s the Bible of the speeches of Lincoln.
Unsurprisingly, the proponents of the KJV will have nothing to do with these Bibles. Even before 1611, people who provided a new English translation of the Bible were persecuted.