Fourteenth-century England lived under fear, superstition, and clerical control, with the Bible locked away from the people who needed it most.
England in Darkness: The Bible in Chains
Lessons From the Life And Courage of John Hus (1369?-1415)
Explore the enduring legacy of a medieval reformer whose faith led to profound changes in the church.
How Has the Bible Come Down to Us, and Why Does It Still Matter?
Explore the journey of the Scriptures through time and their enduring significance in today's world.
How Did the King James Version Come Down to Us?
The King James Bible (KJV) and the King James Bible (KJB), and the Authorized Version, is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England, commissioned in 1604 and published in 1611 by the sponsorship of King James VI and I. The 80 books of the King James Version include 39 books of the Old Testament, an intertestamental section containing 14 books of what Protestants consider the Apocrypha, and 27 books of the New Testament. Noted for its “majesty of style,” the King James Version has been described as one of the most important books in English culture and a driving force in the shaping of the English-speaking world.
Martin Luther’s Translation of the Bible
The richest fruit of Luther's leisure in the Wartburg and the most important and useful work of his whole life is the translation of the New Testament, by which he brought the teaching and example of Christ and the Apostles to the mind and heart of the Germans in life-like reproduction. It was a republication of the gospel. He made the Bible the people's book in church, school, and house.
The Making of a Worthy Bible Translation
Exactly why are we making other translations beyond the King James Version of 1611? The King James Version has been the primary translation of the Christian community for 400+ years (1611-2021). There is no doubt that this Bible alone has affected the lives of hundreds of millions and has influenced the principles of Bible translation for the past four centuries. Should the KJV still be considered a trustworthy translation? What makes up a trustworthy translation? What translations are the most trustworthy?
The Chronology of the Kings of Israel and Judah
The author traces the action of kings and rulers throughout time by recording the beginning, end, and duration of one reign after another.
Aaron, Moses’ Brother, to be the Priest for the Nation
Paul demonstrates how the priestly office, first filled by Aaron, was characteristic of that which Christ Jesus serves as a superior and heavenly high priest. This being so, the priestly position, operation, and procedure of Aaron’s high office take on extra meaning for Christians. (Heb 8:1-6; 9:6-14, 23-28)
Bible Texts and Versions
We must face the reality that while the original 39 OT manuscripts and 27 NT manuscripts were inspired by God [Lit. “God-breathed”] (1 Tim. 3:16), as the authors were moved along by the Holy Spirit (1 Peter 1:21), this was not the case with the copyists thereafter. Yes, hundreds of thousands of scribal errors crept into our manuscripts. Yet, there is ...
Did Eyewitnesses Write the New Testament Gospels?
Throughout the first 17 centuries of Christianity, the reliability of the Gospels was never really questioned in any serious way. However, especially from the 19th century forward, a number of scholars have viewed the Gospels not as the inspired, inerrant Word of God but as being invented by men. Also, they have rejected that the Gospel writers had firsthand knowledge about Jesus Christ.
