Cultish Part 2 | Wes Huff: Answering King James Only Objections
Jan 14, 2025
Wes Huff, a knowledgeable expert on the King James Version and textual criticism, dives deep into the KJV-only movement. He discusses the historical and theological significance of the KJV, tackling debates around manuscript evidence and translation choices. Huff highlights the Comma Johanneum controversy, revealing how later scribal additions shaped interpretations. He also contrasts textual absolutism with skepticism, promoting a nuanced understanding of biblical texts and reassures listeners about the reliability of modern translations.
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KJV for Witnessing
- Jeremiah Roberts memorized King James Bible verses for witnessing to LDS friends.
- They only accepted the KJV, influencing his early apologetics studies.
Weighing Readings
- Wes Huff explains that textual criticism weighs manuscript readings, not just their age.
- Later manuscripts can be more reliable due to their connection to earlier textual traditions.
Bergen's Claim
- Gene Kim, quoting Dean Bergen, claims 99% of manuscripts support the KJV, not modern versions.
- Huff addresses this by emphasizing the importance of tracing reading origins, not just counting majority occurrences.