Cultish Wes Huff: Answering King James Only Objections
Jan 8, 2025
Wes Huff, an adventurer with a knack for historical and theological insights, dives deep into the KJV movement. He uncovers the King James Bible's intriguing history and discusses the rigid beliefs held by its ardent supporters. The conversation explores the evolution of biblical translations, the complexities surrounding the Texas Receptus, and the critical evaluation of textual integrity. Huff encourages listeners to engage thoughtfully with differing viewpoints in the lively King James Only debate.
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King James Bible Is Not First
- The King James Bible was not the first English Bible translation; many preceded it, like Wycliffe's and Tyndale's translations.
- King James became dominant because it was the most prolific and widely used English translation up to the 19th century.
Textus Receptus Is Plural
- Textus Receptus isn't a single text but multiple editions of the Greek New Testament used by King James translators.
- The King James Bible's Greek text is a blend of editions, not one pure manuscript tradition.
Modern Bibles Use Critical Texts
- Critical texts like Nestle-Aland are scholarly reconstructions weighing manuscript evidence, not slavish to earliest manuscripts.
- Codex Sinaiticus is an important 4th-century manuscript, but modern translations use a broad manuscript tradition, not just a few sources.
