FTGF Lesson 259 | Assessing the Printed History of the King James Text (Scrivener on The Italics)

Summary: This lesson delves into F.H.A. Scrivener's systematic analysis of the use of italics in the King James Bible. Pastor Ross examines three of Scrivener's six classes of italics usage, explaining how these italicized words were added to clarify meaning, harmonize parallel passages, and make the compact Hebrew language more intelligible in English. The sermon emphasizes the translators' expertise and the complexities involved in accurately conveying the original text's meaning.

Chapters
Chapter 1: Review of Scrivener's First Class of Italics
0:00 - 10:00
We review Scrivener's first class of italics use in the King James Bible, focusing on harmonizing parallel passages.
Chapter 2: Scrivener's Second Class of Italics: Hebrew Compactness
10:00 - 20:00
We explore Scrivener's second class of italics, which addresses the compactness of Hebrew language and its translation into English.
Chapter 3: Scrivener's Third Class of Italics: Grammatical Figures
20:00 - 30:00
We discuss Scrivener's third class of italics, which focuses on clarifying grammatical figures in translation.

Key Points:
Scrivener identified six classes of italics usage in the King James Bible.
Class 1: Words added to harmonize parallel passages.
Class 2: Words added to make compact Hebrew expressions understandable in English.
Class 3: Words added to clarify grammatical figures like zeugma.
The sermon discusses the scholarly debate on the usefulness of italics in modern editions.
The pastor highlights the importance of understanding the translators' decisions while sometimes disagreeing with Scrivener's interpretations.

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