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The Forgotten Preface

Surprising Insights on the Translation Philosophy of the King James Translators

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The Forgotten Preface

By: Joshua Barzon
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No English translation of the Bible has had more influence on the world than the King James Version. But have you heard its forgotten preface? The Forgotten Preface aims to bring to light this overlooked historical document written by the King James translators. This book exposits their preface to bring to light what these men actually believed about inspiration, preservation, and translation.

In The Forgotten Preface, Joshua Barzon presents 10 theses based entirely on the King James translators’ words in their preface to the KJV. This book deals with what the King James translators believed (chapter one), an endorsement of modern Bible translations (chapter two), an evaluation of a particular modern translation as a case study (chapter three), and quotes from respected historic Christians who used and endorsed modern Bible translations (chapter four). A modern English translation of the preface is also included as an appendix at the end of the book.

©2022 Joshua Barzon (P)2022 Joshua Barzon
Christianity Historical Ministry & Evangelism Theology
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“Since the 1970s, several positions have formed over what has come to be known as the 'translation issue.' Much division would be avoided by reading the preface to the King James Version written by the translators themselves. Wherever you find yourself on this debate, honesty should welcome this insight. In The Forgotten Preface, Joshua Barzon provides an exposition of this preface with a kind tone and a desire for historical truth to be understood. Some may be surprisingly freed by simply knowing the position of the translators themselves.” (Dr. John Van Gelderen, author and Evangelist)

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read the book a while back and decided to re-familiarize myself with it again. So I listened to the audiobook. The reader does a great job with pace so he isn't moving faster than my reasoning in my mind can move lol. the premise of the book is simple, he uses the preface to the reader from the King James translators themselves to argue against the kjv only view. Not done in a negative argumentative way. Take point after point that KJVO people argue and uses the KJV translators own words against those arguments. Even if your mind won't be changed on KVJ only'ism knowing what's in the preface itself is worth the book.

Great book and great audiobook!

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this book explains the beliefs of the KJV translators by walking through the preface they wrote to the readers of their translation

amazing insight on the KJV translators

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Really appreciate the brevity and accessibility of this work. All of it is good, but the fourth section on historic Christians who endorsed modern translations was pure gold. Good digging! I’ve bought a few copies to give to friends. This preface and the understanding underlying it is little known. Few.

Very helpful

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This is the most clear and concise answer to the KJV-Only position. I would highly recommend this as a primer for further study.

Excellent Book!

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I Like the Way It Was Written fair in balanced it kept my attention at all times

the sincerity of the writer

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