One Bible Only?: Examining the Claims for the King James Bible

Jacket Description/Back:"Is there only one inspired Bible?" The debate over the veracity of modern translations of the Bible continues to create confusion in the minds of believers who know that Scripture lies at the heart of the Christian faith. Yet, many don't understand why some believers insist the King James Version is the only accurate translation of the Bible. "King James Only" proponents claim it is the only viable option for those who want to trust Scripture for their faith and practice. Pastors and church members alike need solid, sensitive answers to the ongoing questions they confront in ministry regarding the KJV. This honest examination of the "King James Only" position offers a balanced and scholarly presentation of the issues based on biblical and historical evidence. The authors, each associated with Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota, address the issues of origin, textual variant, and fallibility by drawing on the best current scholarship. Roy E. Beacham, M. Div., Th. M., Central Baptist Theological Seminary; Th. D., Grace Theological Seminary, is professor of Old Testament at Central Baptist Seminary, Minneapolis, Minn. He has done graduate study with the Institute of Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem. He is coauthor of The Bible Version Debate and a contributor to the Dictionary of Premillennial Theology. Kevin T. Bauder is an associate professor of systematic and historical theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds the Th. M. degree from Denver Baptist Seminary, The D. Min. degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and is a Ph. D. candidate at Dallas Theological Seminary. Over the past twenty years he has been a pastor, church planter, and teacher. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-238). Publisher Marketing: Pastors and church members alike are in need of solid, sensitive answers to the ongoing questions they confront in ministry regarding the KJV and the veracity of modern translations of the Bible. This honest examination of the "King James Only" position offers a balanced and scholarly presentation of the issues based on the biblical and historical evidence.

Contributor Bio:  Beacham, Roy E Beacham is professor of Old Testament at Central Baptist Seminary, Minneapolis, Minn. He has done graduate study with the Institute of Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem. Contributor Bio:  Bauder, Kevin T Bauder is an associate professor of systematic and historical theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds the Th. M. degree from Denver Baptist Seminary, the D. Min. degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and is a Ph. D. candidate at Dallas Theological Seminary. Over the past twenty years he has been a pastor, church planter, and teacher.