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Authorized

The Use & Misuse of the King James Bible

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The King James Version (KJV) has shaped the church, our worship, and our mother tongue for over 400 years. But what should we do with it today?

The KJV beautifully rendered the Scriptures into the language of turn-of-the-17th-century England. Even today, the King James version is the most widely read Bible in the United States. The rich cadence of its Elizabethan English is recognized even by non-Christians. But English has changed a great deal over the last 400 years and in subtle ways that very few modern readers or listeners will recognize. In Authorized, Mark L. Ward, Jr. shows what people who exclusively pursue the KJV are missing as they read God's word.

In their introduction to the King James Bible, the translators tell us that Christians must "hear Christ speaking unto them in their mother tongue." In Authorized, Mark Ward builds a case for the KJV translators' view that English Bible translations should be readable by what they called "the very vulgar" and what we would call "the man on the street".

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It’s difficult to enter the world of apologetics without a bias view. Yet the author has been positioned perfectly through experience, personality, and education, to be the sound voice of reason, rising above the noisy argument; for such a time as this. I will forever grateful for what this book has taught me in both content, and presentation. This is one book I will read again, and share with friends.

Comprehensive and clear

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I appreciated that Mark began with praise and explanation of his background with the king James translation of the Bible. I appreciate the balance in which he pleads for understanding.
It is well worth reading, regardless of your favoritism toward one translation or another.

A balanced presentation

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Very interesting, very entertaining and most provocative treatment of the KJV only controversy in fundamental, evangelical Christianity today. I highly recommend! Don't miss his YouTube channel where he moves further up, further in explaining more and more false friends.

Most revealing account of KJV onlyism

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As someone who has been wounded in the conflict over Bible translation disputes because of my innate suspicion (as opposed to academic assurance), this book was enlightening. Although highly educated, Dr. Ward made easily accessible arguments that are extremely difficult to refute. At the same time, Mark maintains a delightful combination of winsomeness, respect, and grace dealing with a subject that is infamous for generating a whole lot of heat and very little light.
As far as the production of the audio version of this book, I was thrilled with Dr. Ward's wide range of voice inflection and first person speaking presence. His wit and humor, which could be detected in reading the book, was taken to a whole new level! I belly laughed at some of the remarks that only make a chuckle in the books reading. I eagerly await listening to his next audio book!

Intelligent illumination to a Clouded Conflict

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Very practical and thought-provoking book, regardless of your viewpoint or which translation you use.

also, it's really cool to have a book written and read by the same person because you get to hear him read it exactly how he thought it in his mind!

Very practical and thought-provoking book.

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Authorized made a complex subject easy for public consumption. I was both informed and entertained. The delivery was well worth extra cost for the audio. But I also recommended the text version for review.

Loved it!

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As someone who was brought up to be KJV only and has begun to challenge these teachings in my own life this book makes you
1. Realize the barriers created by time in the understanding of the KJV
2. Equips you with knowledge to enable you to use the KJV in an appropriate way. While comparing with other versions as well as other study resources.

I love that Mark Ward does not try to demean or belittle the translation of the KJV but rather helps the reader to understand the roadblocks in the way of proper interpretation.

To anyone wanting to learn to properly exegete scripture I recommend this book to you. I absolutely loved it!

A Pleasure to Read

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A great exhortation for believers & Christian institutions! The organization, arguments, & audio reading are excellent. Thank you Mark!

Outstanding! Well-balanced & gracious.

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For a subject that's often an intense topic and full of spirited arguments, Mark Ward is possibly the most gracious author I've read on this subject. He never takes pot shots at any group or translation, and holds the King James Bible in high regard. This is a very high quality summary of the ever changing language of English and how it affects the Holy Scriptures we daily read

Graceful and Informative

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I appreciate the tone of this author. While it is easy to look down on other people in different camps on this issue, I feel that the arguments given were both persuasive and respectful. I am bolstered on in my faith…to search to know Him more.

Easy, fun listen.

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