FTGF Lesson 262 | Assessing The Printed History Of King James Text (KJVO Italics Case Studies)

Summary: This lesson delves into the complexities surrounding italicized words in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, particularly focusing on two case studies: 2 Samuel 21:19 and 1 John 2:23. The speaker critically examines claims made by King James Only advocates, especially those of Dr. Peter S. Ruckman and Gene Kim, regarding the divine inspiration and significance of these italicized words. Through extensive historical and textual analysis, the sermon demonstrates that many of these claims are not supported by the evidence, and instead offers a more nuanced understanding of why these words were included and how they relate to other translations and manuscript traditions.

Chapters
Chapter 1: Introduction and Review of Previous Lesson
0:00 - 6:00
We review the previous lesson on italics in the Authorized Version and introduce the focus on two case studies.
Chapter 2: Case Study: 2 Samuel 21:19
6:00 - 20:00
We examine the case of 2 Samuel 21:19 and the arguments surrounding its italicized phrase.
Chapter 3: Case Study: 1 John 2:23
20:00 - 40:00
We explore the second case study on 1 John 2:23 and its lengthy italicized section.
Chapter 4: Conclusion and Implications
40:00 - 45:00
We summarize the findings and discuss their implications for understanding the King James Bible's italics.

Key Points:
The use of italics in the KJV is more complex than often portrayed by King James Only advocates.
Pre-1611 English Bibles and other language translations often included similar clarifications through marginal notes or different fonts.
The King James translators had access to various manuscripts and translations, including Beza's 1598 Greek New Testament, which included the disputed phrase in 1 John 2:23.
Claims that the KJV translators were divinely inspired to include words not found in any Greek manuscripts are not supported by historical evidence.
Understanding the purpose and history of italicized words is crucial for proper biblical interpretation and translation.

PDF Notes

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