glorifyinggodinwv
Puritan Board Sophomore
I have decided to use the KJV as my main teaching and preaching Bible. Many of the threads on the PB have led me to the belief that a KJV preferred position is a reasonable and tenable stance. Also, most of the Christians in my community are fierce Arminians and Pentecostals and use the KJV. I believe I will have a better chance of reasoning with them regarding the Doctrines of Grace if we are using a common Bible.
I am looking for information regarding the copyright of the KJV. Much of the material on the internet seems to come from folks who are arguing a KJVO position or in reaction to that position. I have also looked at the material on wikipedia. I was wondering if some of the knowledgeable folks on the PB could answer some questions or point me toward relevant sources of information:
(1) Is it correct to assert that the KJV is public domain in the U.S. and the rest of the world, except for the United Kingdom?
(2) Does this mean that those who produce updated KJVs (not including the NKJV) do so freely and can then copyright their updated version? I am thinking here of the Modern KJV, 21st Century KJV, etc.
(3) I am assuming one would use a generic citation for the KJV when citing it in a paper or book. Does one need to include information regarding editions (1762, 1769, 1873, etc.)? Or will a generic All Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible. suffice?
(4) If one adapts the language marginally (like change "threescore furlongs" to "about 7 miles" in Luke 24:13 and putting the adaptations in brackets), how would one cite numerous adaptations in a paper or book? Would this suffice: All Scripture quotations are from the King James Version of the Holy Bible with adaptations by the author in brackets.
I realize some of these questions may seem picky, but I am planning on doing some writing for my congregation and others where these issues will be relevant.
Any help is much appreciated.
I am looking for information regarding the copyright of the KJV. Much of the material on the internet seems to come from folks who are arguing a KJVO position or in reaction to that position. I have also looked at the material on wikipedia. I was wondering if some of the knowledgeable folks on the PB could answer some questions or point me toward relevant sources of information:
(1) Is it correct to assert that the KJV is public domain in the U.S. and the rest of the world, except for the United Kingdom?
(2) Does this mean that those who produce updated KJVs (not including the NKJV) do so freely and can then copyright their updated version? I am thinking here of the Modern KJV, 21st Century KJV, etc.
(3) I am assuming one would use a generic citation for the KJV when citing it in a paper or book. Does one need to include information regarding editions (1762, 1769, 1873, etc.)? Or will a generic All Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible. suffice?
(4) If one adapts the language marginally (like change "threescore furlongs" to "about 7 miles" in Luke 24:13 and putting the adaptations in brackets), how would one cite numerous adaptations in a paper or book? Would this suffice: All Scripture quotations are from the King James Version of the Holy Bible with adaptations by the author in brackets.
I realize some of these questions may seem picky, but I am planning on doing some writing for my congregation and others where these issues will be relevant.
Any help is much appreciated.