Jerusalem Blade
Puritan Board Professor
KJV / Byz / TR Resources renewed (Part 1)
I am posting this anew as there was a serious error in the one I posted years back, plus many of the links of that old post became dead as PB switched to a new site with different formatting.
The first materials here are Byzantine / Majority Text works; I consider the Byz/MT advocates to have done great groundwork of value to us in the defense of the KJV/TR.
Even though some in the Byz/MT school disdain our approach, I will not be subject to “the tyranny of experts” (to use Machen’s memorable phrase) if I do not concur entirely with the methods they use; I may use their work as I see fit, but am not bound by either it or their theoretical constructs. The MT labors are immense and of precious value; we stand on their shoulders – or to perfect the metaphor, we leap from their shoulders to a high rock, upon which we take our stand.
If you find here some online books or articles you greatly value, I would strongly suggest you download them and file them ASAP, for some sites / web pages do not live long. Many I had posted in the past have become defunct, particularly those from Way of Life Literature, which are highly valuable. They may be obtained by purchase, whereas they once were free. I may also add to this list as I find new items or remember old ones – although after a while of disuse, threads here at PB are locked and cannot be added to.
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I am posting this anew as there was a serious error in the one I posted years back, plus many of the links of that old post became dead as PB switched to a new site with different formatting.
The first materials here are Byzantine / Majority Text works; I consider the Byz/MT advocates to have done great groundwork of value to us in the defense of the KJV/TR.
Even though some in the Byz/MT school disdain our approach, I will not be subject to “the tyranny of experts” (to use Machen’s memorable phrase) if I do not concur entirely with the methods they use; I may use their work as I see fit, but am not bound by either it or their theoretical constructs. The MT labors are immense and of precious value; we stand on their shoulders – or to perfect the metaphor, we leap from their shoulders to a high rock, upon which we take our stand.
If you find here some online books or articles you greatly value, I would strongly suggest you download them and file them ASAP, for some sites / web pages do not live long. Many I had posted in the past have become defunct, particularly those from Way of Life Literature, which are highly valuable. They may be obtained by purchase, whereas they once were free. I may also add to this list as I find new items or remember old ones – although after a while of disuse, threads here at PB are locked and cannot be added to.
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The Identity of the New Testament Text II, by Wilbur N. Pickering, ThM PhD
The Identity of the New Testament Text -- Wilbur N. Pickering
Chapter 5 is especially good: Chapter 5
Pickering may have newer editions available online
The Ancient Text of the New Testament, By Dr. Jakob van Bruggen
Demar
Maurice Robinson and Wm. Pierpont's “Introduction” to The New Testament in the Original Greek According to the Byzantine / Majority Textform.
Introduction to Robinson & Pierpont
THE PRESERVATION OF THE NEW TESTAMENT TEXT: A COMMON SENSE APPROACH,
James A. Borland, Th.D., http://www.tms.edu/tmsj/tmsj10d.pdf
The online versions of the three following John Burgon works can be gotten here:
Works by John William Burgon | Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Causes of the Corruption of the Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels
Inspiration and Interpretation: Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford: With Preliminary Remarks
Last Twelve Verses of the Gospel According to S. Mark Vindicated Against Recent Critical Objectors and Established
One of the most valuable of Burgon’s writings is, The Revision Revised, and can be downloaded in pdf here: https://ia800706.us.archive.org/21/items/revisionrevisedt00burg/revisionrevisedt00burg.pdf
Online: https://ccel.org/ccel/burgon/revision_revised/revision_revised.v.html
Codex B and Its Allies: A Study and an Indictment, by Hoskier, Herman Charles
Part I :
https://archive.org/details/CodexBAndItsAllies-AStudyAndAnIndictment-Vol1-1914By
Codex B and Its Allies: Part II : https://archive.org/details/codexbanditsalli02hoskuoft
A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. I by Scrivener, Frederick Henry Ambrose https://archive.org/details/aplainintroducti00scriuoft
A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. II
https://archive.org/details/cu31924092355118
Holy Bible: Greek New Testament (Scrivener 1894)
Prepared by Maurice Robinson: https://biblia.com/books/tr1894mr/Mt
PDF: https://info2.sermon-online.com/greek/Bible/Greek-New_Testament_Scrivener_Textus_Receptus_1894.pdf
Various formats: https://archive.org/details/newtestamentinor00scri
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The following are the more traditional KJV/TR works
Herman C. Hanko, The Battle for the Bible: https://graceonlinelibrary.org/doct...d/the-battle-for-the-bible-by-herman-c-hanko/
Hanko, The Bible Under Attack: http://www.mountainretreatorg.net/articles/bibleunderattack.html
The King James Version Defended, by Dr. Edward F. Hills
Kindle version with original title, Text and Time: A Reformed Approach to New Testament Textual Criticism
http://standardbearers.net/uploads/The_King_James_Version_Defended_Dr_Edward_F_Hills.pdf (no TOC)
Online w/TOC: http://www.biblebelievers.com/KJV_Defended_Hills.html
https://archive.org/details/TheKingJamesVersionDefended
Dr. John Cereghin, In Defense of Erasmus: In Defense of Erasmus
(unfortunately linked to Riplinger material here)
Or here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/719815/posts
What about Erasmus, David Cloud: https://www.wayoflife.org/database/erasmus.html
The Septuagint: A Critical Analysis, by Floyd Jones (pdf)
BRUCE METZGER AND THE CURSE OF TEXTUAL CRITICISM, by Dr. Jeffrey Khoo
Far Eastern Bible College | BRUCE METZGER AND THE CURSE OF TEXTUAL CRITICISM
H.J. De Jonge, ERASMUS AND THE COMMA JOHANNEUM (Not KJV but often quoted)
https://openaccess.leidenuniv.nl/ret...99/279_050.pdf
Will Kinney’s excellent King James Bible Articles: https://brandplucked.webs.com/kjbarticles.htm
An article by Will Kinney about the updatings or “revisings” of the KJV: What About Those Printing Errors in the 1611 Holy Bible?
https://brandplucked.webs.com/printingerrors.htm
The Waldenses and the Bible, by Elder Robert L. Webb: Waldenses and the Bible
MYTHS ABOUT THE KING JAMES BIBLE: By David W. Cloud
TABLE OF CONTENTS and links page: http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/intro.html
Myth # 1: Erasmus Was A Humanist http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/1.html
Myth # 2: Reformation Editors Lacked Sufficient Manuscript Evidence http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/2.html
Myth # 3: There Are No Doctrinal Differences Between Bible Texts & Versions http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/3.html
Myth # 4: Inspiration Is Perfect, But Preservation Is General http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/4.html
Myth # 5: True Scholars Reject The Received Text http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/5.html
Myth # 6: The Issues Are Too Complex For The Average Christian To Understand http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/6.html
At his Way of Life Literature site Cloud has a “FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST CD ROM LIBRARY”, which includes, “WAY OF LIFE’S ELECTRONIC KJV DEFENSE LIBRARY” and “WAY OF LIFE’S ELECTRONIC BAPTIST/WALDENSIAN HISTORY LIBRARY” – see here: https://www.wayoflife.org/publications/fundamental_baptist_digital_library.php
Caveat: please be aware (if you are not already) that most IFBs are quite anti-Calvinist! This does not, however, lessen the value of their textual and historical scholarship. I find they are often despised (our brothers in Christ!), but among them are some of the very finest defenders of God’s Word. In this CD no doubt will be found Dispensationalist and anti-Reformed, Arminian material.
“Textual Criticism is Drawn from the Wells of Infidelity”, by David Cloud (article on unbelieving text critics): Textual Criticism Drawns from the Wells of Infidelity
The following free e-books by Cloud (also for sale in hardcopy) here:
THE BIBLE VERSION QUESTION AND ANSWER DATABASE
FAITH VS. THE MODERN BIBLE VERSIONS: A COURSE ON BIBLE TEXTS AND VERSIONS AND A 10-FOLD DEFENSE OF THE KING JAMES BIBLE (not free)
THE MODERN BIBLE VERSION HALL OF SHAME
Unholy Hands on God's Holy Book
A wealth of info in Cloud’s books, from decades of his research.
www.kjvtoday.com
Excellent Johannine Comma material: JOHANNINE COMMA.
KJV Today Home, http://www.kjvtoday.com/home Excellent research material!
1 John 5:7 These three are one by Will Kinney
* [I have removed Robert Dabney on 1 John 5:7 as I just became aware of a strong racist statement of his, and in solidarity with my bothers & sisters won't use him; I know he has been forgiven and enlightened in Glory; for the same reason I won't use the Nazi Kittel's work.]
A History of the Debate Over 1 John 5:7-8 (ISBN: 1886971056), by Michael Maynard – out of print, extremely rare (PDF from my Google Drive) :
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vzSK4zJIY5CV8A0kxao0LnwcuC7mOXRG?usp=sharing
John Henry, Standing for the King James Bible webpage (mixed stuff): Standing For The King James Bible
Preservation and Psalm 12:6-7 A Look at the Controversy
Preservation and Psalm 12:6-7
https://www.bibleword.org/wp/preservation-psalm-126-7/6092
God’s Promise to Preserve His Word (Ps 12:5–7) , Shin Yeong Gil
https://www.febc.edu.sg/v15/article/def_Gods_promise_to_preserve
Cloud on Preservation: Preservation Is Missing in Standard Works
Ps 12:6, 7 Bible Presbyterian Church
Psalm 12 Revisited - Page 2 - BaptistBoard.com
Psalm 12 Revisited post 11, Dr. Bob
www.baptistboard.com
The Authenticity of Mark 16:11-20, James Snapp
(Full version): http://www.textexcavation.com/snapp/...inmkupdate.pdf
Jack Moorman, Hodges/Farstad “Majority” Text Refuted By Evidence (also titled, When the King James Departs from the “Majority Text” ) :
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“That Rascal Erasmus—Defense Of His Greek Text”, by Dr. Daryl R. Coats (available for $2.00 at BFT) Search Page Header (search for item # OP2456).
Inquiry Into the Integrity Of the Greek Vulgate, Or Received Text Of the New Testament; in which the Greek Manuscripts are newly classed; the Integrity of the Authorised Text vindicated; and the Various Readings traced to their Origin, by Fredrick Nolan: An Inquiry into the Integrity of the Greek Vulgate (minus valuable Preface)
Downloadable version of Nolan with Preface: Internet Archive: Free Download: An inquiry into the integrity of the Greek Vulgate : or, Received text of the New Testament ; in which the Greek manuscripts are newly classed, the integrity of the authorised text vindicated, and the various readings
Books by Theodore P. Letis (an important historian of the KJV / TR text editions), hardcopy books available online, sometimes pricey because rare:
Edward Freer Hills’s Contribution to the Revival of the Ecclesiastical Text, Theodore P. Letis, Paper back, 177 pages.
The Majority Text: Essays & Reviews in the Continuing Debate, Theodore P. Letis, Paper back, 210 pages
The Ecclesiastical Text: Text Criticism, Biblical Authority and the Popular Mind, Theodore P. Letis
Paper back, 232 pages.
Dr. Jack Moorman, Forever Settled: A Survey of the Documents and History of the Bible: Forever Settled- A Survey of the Documents and History of the Bible.
Also: https://ryftkohiahwithoutthegate.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/forever-settled-by-moorman.pdf
Hardcopy: https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Settled-Survey-Documents-History/dp/1888328061
Dr. Thomas Holland, Crowned With Glory: The Bible from Ancient Text to Authorized Version;
some of the material from the book can be found here: Bible Versions F. A. Q., and Answers to Criticisms of the KJV – scroll down a little to find Holland’s stuff. This is an excellent book, and well worth acquiring, especially for folks new to this study.
Holland, Manuscript Evidence: http://members.tripod.com/bible_study/courses/mssevidence/original.htm
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(Cont. in next post)
The Identity of the New Testament Text -- Wilbur N. Pickering
Chapter 5 is especially good: Chapter 5
Pickering may have newer editions available online
The Ancient Text of the New Testament, By Dr. Jakob van Bruggen
Demar
Maurice Robinson and Wm. Pierpont's “Introduction” to The New Testament in the Original Greek According to the Byzantine / Majority Textform.
Introduction to Robinson & Pierpont
THE PRESERVATION OF THE NEW TESTAMENT TEXT: A COMMON SENSE APPROACH,
James A. Borland, Th.D., http://www.tms.edu/tmsj/tmsj10d.pdf
The online versions of the three following John Burgon works can be gotten here:
Works by John William Burgon | Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Causes of the Corruption of the Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels
Inspiration and Interpretation: Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford: With Preliminary Remarks
Last Twelve Verses of the Gospel According to S. Mark Vindicated Against Recent Critical Objectors and Established
One of the most valuable of Burgon’s writings is, The Revision Revised, and can be downloaded in pdf here: https://ia800706.us.archive.org/21/items/revisionrevisedt00burg/revisionrevisedt00burg.pdf
Online: https://ccel.org/ccel/burgon/revision_revised/revision_revised.v.html
Codex B and Its Allies: A Study and an Indictment, by Hoskier, Herman Charles
Part I :
https://archive.org/details/CodexBAndItsAllies-AStudyAndAnIndictment-Vol1-1914By
Codex B and Its Allies: Part II : https://archive.org/details/codexbanditsalli02hoskuoft
A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. I by Scrivener, Frederick Henry Ambrose https://archive.org/details/aplainintroducti00scriuoft
A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. II
https://archive.org/details/cu31924092355118
Holy Bible: Greek New Testament (Scrivener 1894)
Prepared by Maurice Robinson: https://biblia.com/books/tr1894mr/Mt
PDF: https://info2.sermon-online.com/greek/Bible/Greek-New_Testament_Scrivener_Textus_Receptus_1894.pdf
Various formats: https://archive.org/details/newtestamentinor00scri
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The following are the more traditional KJV/TR works
Herman C. Hanko, The Battle for the Bible: https://graceonlinelibrary.org/doct...d/the-battle-for-the-bible-by-herman-c-hanko/
Hanko, The Bible Under Attack: http://www.mountainretreatorg.net/articles/bibleunderattack.html
The King James Version Defended, by Dr. Edward F. Hills
Kindle version with original title, Text and Time: A Reformed Approach to New Testament Textual Criticism
http://standardbearers.net/uploads/The_King_James_Version_Defended_Dr_Edward_F_Hills.pdf (no TOC)
Online w/TOC: http://www.biblebelievers.com/KJV_Defended_Hills.html
https://archive.org/details/TheKingJamesVersionDefended
Dr. John Cereghin, In Defense of Erasmus: In Defense of Erasmus
(unfortunately linked to Riplinger material here)
Or here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/719815/posts
What about Erasmus, David Cloud: https://www.wayoflife.org/database/erasmus.html
The Septuagint: A Critical Analysis, by Floyd Jones (pdf)
BRUCE METZGER AND THE CURSE OF TEXTUAL CRITICISM, by Dr. Jeffrey Khoo
Far Eastern Bible College | BRUCE METZGER AND THE CURSE OF TEXTUAL CRITICISM
H.J. De Jonge, ERASMUS AND THE COMMA JOHANNEUM (Not KJV but often quoted)
https://openaccess.leidenuniv.nl/ret...99/279_050.pdf
Will Kinney’s excellent King James Bible Articles: https://brandplucked.webs.com/kjbarticles.htm
An article by Will Kinney about the updatings or “revisings” of the KJV: What About Those Printing Errors in the 1611 Holy Bible?
https://brandplucked.webs.com/printingerrors.htm
The Waldenses and the Bible, by Elder Robert L. Webb: Waldenses and the Bible
MYTHS ABOUT THE KING JAMES BIBLE: By David W. Cloud
TABLE OF CONTENTS and links page: http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/intro.html
Myth # 1: Erasmus Was A Humanist http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/1.html
Myth # 2: Reformation Editors Lacked Sufficient Manuscript Evidence http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/2.html
Myth # 3: There Are No Doctrinal Differences Between Bible Texts & Versions http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/3.html
Myth # 4: Inspiration Is Perfect, But Preservation Is General http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/4.html
Myth # 5: True Scholars Reject The Received Text http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/5.html
Myth # 6: The Issues Are Too Complex For The Average Christian To Understand http://www.angelfire.com/nt/baptist/6KJVmyths/6.html
At his Way of Life Literature site Cloud has a “FUNDAMENTAL BAPTIST CD ROM LIBRARY”, which includes, “WAY OF LIFE’S ELECTRONIC KJV DEFENSE LIBRARY” and “WAY OF LIFE’S ELECTRONIC BAPTIST/WALDENSIAN HISTORY LIBRARY” – see here: https://www.wayoflife.org/publications/fundamental_baptist_digital_library.php
Caveat: please be aware (if you are not already) that most IFBs are quite anti-Calvinist! This does not, however, lessen the value of their textual and historical scholarship. I find they are often despised (our brothers in Christ!), but among them are some of the very finest defenders of God’s Word. In this CD no doubt will be found Dispensationalist and anti-Reformed, Arminian material.
“Textual Criticism is Drawn from the Wells of Infidelity”, by David Cloud (article on unbelieving text critics): Textual Criticism Drawns from the Wells of Infidelity
Textual Criticism Drawn From the Wells of Infidelity
Textual Criticism Drawn From the Wells of Infidelity
www.wayoflife.org
The following free e-books by Cloud (also for sale in hardcopy) here:
THE BIBLE VERSION QUESTION AND ANSWER DATABASE
FAITH VS. THE MODERN BIBLE VERSIONS: A COURSE ON BIBLE TEXTS AND VERSIONS AND A 10-FOLD DEFENSE OF THE KING JAMES BIBLE (not free)
THE MODERN BIBLE VERSION HALL OF SHAME
Unholy Hands on God's Holy Book
A wealth of info in Cloud’s books, from decades of his research.
Johannine Comma (1 John 5:7) - KJV Today
“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” (1 John 5:7, KJV) “οτι τρεις εισιν οι μαρτυρουντες εν τω ουρανω ο πατηρ ο λογος και το αγιον πνευμα και ουτοι οι τρεις εν εισιν” (1 John 5:7, 1894 Scrivener Textus Receptus) ...
www.kjvtoday.com
KJV Today Home, http://www.kjvtoday.com/home Excellent research material!
1 John 5:7 These three are one by Will Kinney
* [I have removed Robert Dabney on 1 John 5:7 as I just became aware of a strong racist statement of his, and in solidarity with my bothers & sisters won't use him; I know he has been forgiven and enlightened in Glory; for the same reason I won't use the Nazi Kittel's work.]
A History of the Debate Over 1 John 5:7-8 (ISBN: 1886971056), by Michael Maynard – out of print, extremely rare (PDF from my Google Drive) :
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vzSK4zJIY5CV8A0kxao0LnwcuC7mOXRG?usp=sharing
John Henry, Standing for the King James Bible webpage (mixed stuff): Standing For The King James Bible
Preservation and Psalm 12:6-7 A Look at the Controversy
Preservation and Psalm 12:6-7
https://www.bibleword.org/wp/preservation-psalm-126-7/6092
God’s Promise to Preserve His Word (Ps 12:5–7) , Shin Yeong Gil
https://www.febc.edu.sg/v15/article/def_Gods_promise_to_preserve
Cloud on Preservation: Preservation Is Missing in Standard Works
Ps 12:6, 7 Bible Presbyterian Church
Psalm 12 Revisited - Page 2 - BaptistBoard.com
Psalm 12 Revisited post 11, Dr. Bob
Psalm 12 Revisited
(Psalm 12 from the KJV1769 revision) Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. They speak vanity...
www.baptistboard.com
The Authenticity of Mark 16:11-20, James Snapp
(Full version): http://www.textexcavation.com/snapp/...inmkupdate.pdf
Jack Moorman, Hodges/Farstad “Majority” Text Refuted By Evidence (also titled, When the King James Departs from the “Majority Text” ) :
Search Page Header (search for item #1617)
“That Rascal Erasmus—Defense Of His Greek Text”, by Dr. Daryl R. Coats (available for $2.00 at BFT) Search Page Header (search for item # OP2456).
Inquiry Into the Integrity Of the Greek Vulgate, Or Received Text Of the New Testament; in which the Greek Manuscripts are newly classed; the Integrity of the Authorised Text vindicated; and the Various Readings traced to their Origin, by Fredrick Nolan: An Inquiry into the Integrity of the Greek Vulgate (minus valuable Preface)
Downloadable version of Nolan with Preface: Internet Archive: Free Download: An inquiry into the integrity of the Greek Vulgate : or, Received text of the New Testament ; in which the Greek manuscripts are newly classed, the integrity of the authorised text vindicated, and the various readings
Books by Theodore P. Letis (an important historian of the KJV / TR text editions), hardcopy books available online, sometimes pricey because rare:
Edward Freer Hills’s Contribution to the Revival of the Ecclesiastical Text, Theodore P. Letis, Paper back, 177 pages.
The Majority Text: Essays & Reviews in the Continuing Debate, Theodore P. Letis, Paper back, 210 pages
The Ecclesiastical Text: Text Criticism, Biblical Authority and the Popular Mind, Theodore P. Letis
Paper back, 232 pages.
Dr. Jack Moorman, Forever Settled: A Survey of the Documents and History of the Bible: Forever Settled- A Survey of the Documents and History of the Bible.
Also: https://ryftkohiahwithoutthegate.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/forever-settled-by-moorman.pdf
Hardcopy: https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Settled-Survey-Documents-History/dp/1888328061
Dr. Thomas Holland, Crowned With Glory: The Bible from Ancient Text to Authorized Version;
some of the material from the book can be found here: Bible Versions F. A. Q., and Answers to Criticisms of the KJV – scroll down a little to find Holland’s stuff. This is an excellent book, and well worth acquiring, especially for folks new to this study.
Holland, Manuscript Evidence: http://members.tripod.com/bible_study/courses/mssevidence/original.htm
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