Brian R.
Puritan Board Freshman
Hello, All. First timer here.
I recently made the switch from the ESV to the KJV for practically all of my reading, family worship, etc. And I don't regret it for a second. I totally love the KJV now. The Puritan Board was very helpful in this transition, as I studied up on Greek manuscripts, textual criticism, etc. for the first time in my Christian life.
Lately, in listening to older sermons (1990s) I've been pleasantly amazed at how often the preacher, who's using a modern translation, tells his congregation the old KJV actually had a more accurate translation here. It almost seems as if he's been forced to use the NIV and he knows it's not the best.
Question: What happened back in the 80s and 90s to cause so many pastors to jump from the KJV to the NIV or other modern translation? Just curious if any of you might provide some informative historical feedback. Thanks.
I recently made the switch from the ESV to the KJV for practically all of my reading, family worship, etc. And I don't regret it for a second. I totally love the KJV now. The Puritan Board was very helpful in this transition, as I studied up on Greek manuscripts, textual criticism, etc. for the first time in my Christian life.
Lately, in listening to older sermons (1990s) I've been pleasantly amazed at how often the preacher, who's using a modern translation, tells his congregation the old KJV actually had a more accurate translation here. It almost seems as if he's been forced to use the NIV and he knows it's not the best.
Question: What happened back in the 80s and 90s to cause so many pastors to jump from the KJV to the NIV or other modern translation? Just curious if any of you might provide some informative historical feedback. Thanks.