FTGF Lesson 249 | Assessing The Printed History of the King James Text (1743: FS Parris)

Summary: This sermon delves into the history of editorial changes made to the King James Bible, particularly focusing on the work of F.S. Paris in 1743 and 1762. The pastor meticulously examines several examples of textual modifications, demonstrating that the King James Bible has undergone editorial changes beyond mere spelling updates or printer error corrections. The sermon challenges the notion that the text remained completely unchanged and emphasizes the importance of understanding these historical edits while maintaining the Bible's doctrinal integrity.

Chapters
Chapter 1: Revisiting the Cambridge University Press
0:00 - 5:45
We explore the history of Cambridge University's efforts to revitalize its Bible printing operations in the 18th century.
Chapter 2: Changes and Corrections by F.S. Paris
5:45 - 19:40
F.S. Paris undertakes significant editorial changes to the King James text, marking the first such efforts in over a century.
Chapter 3: Evaluating Editorial Standardization
19:40 - 28:10
A detailed analysis of the editorial shifts toward standardization and their implications on scripture comprehension.
Chapter 4: The Broader Impact on the King James Version
28:10 - 36:10
Understanding the broader implications of F.S. Paris's edits on the King James Bible's textual history.

Key Points:
The Cambridge University Press reorganized in the 1730s to re-enter the Bible market.
F.S. Paris made significant editorial changes to the King James text in 1743 and 1762.
Changes included alterations in singular/plural forms, addition/removal of definite articles, and word substitutions.
These changes were not just correcting printer errors or spelling updates, but intentional editorial decisions.
Despite these changes, the doctrinal content and meaning of the text remained largely unaltered.
The sermon emphasizes the concept of verbal equivalence without verbatim identicality.

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