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They probably meant the Index Librorum Prohibitorum. However, in looking on-line, I do not see it on any of the lists of books that were on the Index.
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StrawberryJam
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I am thinking this whole thing is about modern day christians who chose one bible version when they have other fuller choices than the KJV, which is based on a faulty translation to begin with.
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JaMc
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They probably meant the Index Librorum Prohibitorum. However, in searching on-line, I do not see it on any of the lists of books that were on the Index.
As far as I know, the only “imprimatur” would have been issued by the head of the Church of England, i.e., King James I (hence the name).
Whoever said that there was an “imprimatur,” i.e., “let it be printed,” that forbade its use, is, quite frankly, an idiot, who engaged the mouth before the brain. Sorry, but there’s just no nice, tactful, term. Of course, these “King James Only” types are the same people who seem to believe that Jesus and the apostles conversed in early modern English. Do they take “young Earth” creationism to the point that they believe Shakespeare walked with the apostles?
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I just thought, God always used men to speak to the ones in the crowd, so why would he stop doing that after he came in the flesh?Blessed are you, StrawberryJam, for you are on to something
Have you ever noticed Christ always confirmed something through other people? Few things were ever, “Take my word for it,” and almost everything He did had witnesses. Muslims often argue that Jesus never said, “I am God,” and that’s because He always had others say what He was. He asked His apostles what people said He was (Matt 16:13), then asked what they thought (Matt 16:15), to which Peter gives the right answer. Likewise, there were witnesses to His transfiguration, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension. This went further on, with witnesses to Paul’s conversion and the confirmation of Paul’s apostleship through Ananias.
The gospels are written, as you said, by men whom God entrusted to write. Even though people say it means it can’t be trusted, one can only imagine things wouldn’t be different the other way around - if Jesus had written the gospels, people could have shrugged it off as the imagination of some madman.
For me, this is evidence the God of the OT is the same as the NT, although that is a hard one to deal with. But, it is the best way I can now.
Peace to you BW
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Bob_Crowley
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To quote my old Protestant pastor, “One bunch of sinners is pretty much the same as the next”. You’ll have to forgive us Christians our funny little ways, but we have the same basic faults and obsessions as anybody else at times. It’s a mixture of pride, personal upbringing, literary preference, the tradition we live in, and sheer tribalism - you know, the sort of thing that makes football hooligans beat up anybody who barracks for another team. “Their team” is the only team!Forgive me if this is a derailling question, but I thought protestants and catholics considered only Jesus their King. Why would a christian want a bible titled “King James Version” to begin with?
Not much difference really.
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YADA
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Personally I like the RED LETTER Editions - whatever the translations - you know - the ones that have all of Jesus’ words in RED …
They are waaayyyy better
then the others because the guy recording the seminars was there 
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They are waaayyyy better
then the others because the guy recording the seminars was there !!!:banghead:
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EphelDuath
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Personally I like the RED LETTER Editions - whatever the translations - you know - the ones that have all of Jesus’ words in RED …
They are waaayyyy better
The image I just imagined being a man with his legs crossed frantically writing down everything Jesus says during his Sermon on the Mount, and every 20 seconds, saying, “whoa Jesus, slow down!”
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StrawberryJam
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Good and honest answer!
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StrawberryJam
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I did actually read a red letter bible first, before reading any other. I currently have an RSV CE.Personally I like the RED LETTER Editions - whatever the translations - you know - the ones that have all of Jesus’ words in RED …
They are waaayyyy better
But, I did get a protestant one today. As a gift. Have not opened it yet.
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Byzantine_Wolf
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“What? Did He say…blessed are the cheese-makers?”
The image I just imagined being a man with his legs crossed frantically writing down everything Jesus says during his Sermon on the Mount, and every 20 seconds, saying, “whoa Jesus, slow down!”
“I think He said…blessed are the Greeks.”
“Oh! Did He say which ones?”
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thunderballs75
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lmao
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GodIsGracious
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Byzantine_Wolf
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Credit must be given where credit is due. Source for jokes.
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StrawberryJam
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Did we ever figure out if the KJB was banned? BZ, if I may be so bold to shorten your name, did you ever challenge this person to give evidence that it was in fact, ever banned?
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adstrinity
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No way, man! Aberdeen RULES!!!
And, also to the OP, did you send the guy who claimed these things a correction? Was that possible?
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Byzantine_Wolf
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I haven’t, and yes it is possible. I should.
It seems that not only was his use of a word wrong, but there’s no evidence the Catholic Church ever banned it. Even if it was on the list of banned books, that list was abolished in 1966, rendering his belief that it’s still in place an incorrect one.
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GodIsGracious
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Aren’t most protestant beliefs?
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WASP
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A good book I’m currently reading is “The King James Only Controversy” by James White. Not only does it cover the controversy–and refutes that position–it shows the translation process of the King James Bible and its subsequent editions. In doing so, White demonstrates that while someone claims to follow the AV1611, the King James they read is probably nothing at all like the 1611 version.
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StrawberryJam
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Interesting stuff. Is Mr. White a former Catholic per chance?
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