Looking for a good book on KJV Only

[Yeshua1]

These are probably three of the top selling books on the subject, at least from the anti-KJVO side. They will not, however, do much for your stated hope of them presenting both sides. You're welcome, and best wishes with your study. I looked on the straitgate site and noticed that though they do sell some of Conjurske's books, they do not sell the above mentioned one. Just in case it got lost in the shuffle, I'll mention the link again that has a number of his writings, including ones on the KJVO subject:
Index - Olde Paths

These are probably three of the top selling books on the subject, at least from the anti-KJVO side. They will not, however, do much for your stated hope of them presenting both sides. You're welcome, and best wishes with your study. I looked on the straitgate site and noticed that though they do sell some of Conjurske's books, they do not sell the above mentioned one. Just in case it got lost in the shuffle, I'll mention the link again that has a number of his writings, including ones on the KJVO subject:
Index - Olde Paths

The one by Dr Price is very balanced and even handed!

 

[Yeshua1]

Welcome to the BB, Captain.

The Unbound Scriptures, by Rick Norris, is the best I have seen. If I only had two books to recommend it would be Norris and James Price. (Caveat--Price and Norris are both friends of mine. )

About James White, his book is okay overall, but he is weak on understanding the Byzantine/Majority positions. Also, I'm put off by the fact that his PhD is from what I consider to be a degree mill, though his master's is reputable. So then, he doesn't have quite the rigor that a genuine PhD can train you for. But then, D. A. Waite has genuine doctorates, but not the rigor. So a genuine degree does not ensure rigor, nor does the lack of one.

Rick Norris' website: King James Only Information
James Price's website: The Life and Research of James D. Price

Dr Price book on this even handed, and Rick Norris holds to the MT and TR as being best Greek texts, so the KJVO cannot say that he likes :corrupted: texts versions!

 

[John of Japan]

Dr Price book on this even handed, and Rick Norris holds to the MT and TR as being best Greek texts, so the KJVO cannot say that he likes :corrupted: texts versions!

Correct about Rick Norris. I've never discussed the textual issue with Dr. Price; oddly enough he was the OT editor for both the NKJV (traditional text) and Holman Christian Standard (critical text). But he's a Hebrew Scholar, not a Greek scholar, so hey, why not!

 

[Yeshua1]

Correct about Rick Norris. I've never discussed the textual issue with Dr. Price; oddly enough he was the OT editor for both the NKJV (traditional text) and Holman Christian Standard (critical text). But he's a Hebrew Scholar, not a Greek scholar, so hey, why not!

Think read in that book of his that he favors the critical Greek text, but with some "improvenments: made by the MT, so more of an eclectic view!

 

[John of Japan]

Think read in that book of his that he favors the critical Greek text, but with some "improvenments: made by the MT, so more of an eclectic view!

He has his own idiosyncratic method of computer aided textual criticism. His articles on that can be seen here: The Life and Research of James D. Price

 

[rlvaughn]

Think read in that book of his that he favors the critical Greek text, but with some "improvenments: made by the MT, so more of an eclectic view!

I think this quote from his book describes Price's position succinctly:

The Modified Westcott-Hort theory, or the Reasoned Eclectic Method, of textual criticism is the most widely accepted theory among both liberal and conservative scholars and students...the method is sound, even though the application of the method may be faulty in some instances.

 

[Yeshua1]

I think this quote from his book describes Price's position succinctly:

Which to me means that he favors the critical greek text, with some changes when required!

 

[rlvaughn]

The one by Dr Price is very balanced and even handed!

Perhaps so, and maybe the best choice. However, it does not fulfill the original request as something that presents both sides and maybe even "somewhat biased to the KJV only argument," which is what I was commenting on.

 

[rlvaughn]

The Unbound Scriptures, by Rick Norris...

I wonder if this is out of print? On Amazon there are two new available for $79.99 and used ones from $20 to $80 (and about the same on eBay). Maybe another purchasing source that is not coming up on a Google search?

 

[John of Japan]

I wonder if this is out of print? On Amazon there are two new available for $79.99 and used ones from $20 to $80 (and about the same on eBay). Maybe another purchasing source that is not coming up on a Google search?

Rick has a website where you should be able to order his book: Comments about my book The Unbound Scriptures | Unbound Scriptures by Rick Norris

 

[Yeshua1]

Perhaps so, and maybe the best choice. However, it does not fulfill the original request as something that presents both sides and maybe even "somewhat biased to the KJV only argument," which is what I was commenting on.

The main problem with getting a balanced KJVO book is that there are not any!

 

[rlvaughn]

Rick has a website where you should be able to order his book: Comments about my book The Unbound Scriptures | Unbound Scriptures by Rick Norris

Yes, found it there, thanks.

Order information: retail price for one copy of the book The Unbound Scriptures–$18.00 plus $3.00 for shipping and handling by media mail in the U. S. and plus 7% sales tax for North Carolina residents. Shipping to other countries would be more.

Arrangements to send money by Paypal can be made. Contact the author at the following email address: rick1560@juno.com

or by mail at Rick Norris, 508 Westminster Drive, Statesville, NC 28677

The main problem with getting a balanced KJVO book is that there are not any!

Perhaps so. However, that was not what I was addressing either.

No authors who are promoting their own viewpoints on the issue are going to promote the other side of the issue. What someone should do, which would be worthwhile, in my opinion, is a book in the style of the "four views"/counterpoint series of Zondervan. Maybe something like KJV Only, TR Only, Majority Text Only, Critical Text Only, with the essays and each one's responses to the others. At least I am not aware that anything like this has ever been done.

 

[PeacefulLove]

Hi! I love this discussion. I am KJV "preferred" person. Took me a long time to get there...but now here I am! I was introduced to the KJV when my late husband and I joined an IFB congregation where we used to live. As an adult convert to Christianity, I hadn't been raised with the bible. I cut my baby Christian teeth on the NIV, moved to the NASB and ESV and finally ended up at the KJV. I finally found a KJV only church here where I live now and will be joining them for worship this Sunday.

 

[Conan]

Maybe something like KJV Only, TR Only, Majority Text Only, Critical Text Only, with the essays and each one's responses to the others. At least I am not aware that anything like this has ever been done.

Much, much better would be a KJV preferred, TR preferred, Majority Text preferred, Critical Text perferred.
To get rid of the only feature would make a much more interesting and thoughtful work.

 

[rlvaughn]

PeacefulLove, welcome to the Baptist Board. Hope you benefit from it.

 

[John of Japan]

Much, much better would be a KJV preferred, TR preferred, Majority Text preferred, Critical Text perferred.
To get rid of the only feature would make a much more interesting and thoughtful work.

I would certainly agree with leaving out the Ruckmanite/Riplingerite position. It's full of vitriol, quoting out of context, etc., etc.

As for the others, there is usually not a Byz./Maj. only, or a Critical only.

 

[John of Japan]

Yes, found it there, thanks. Perhaps so. However, that was not what I was addressing either.

No authors who are promoting their own viewpoints on the issue are going to promote the other side of the issue. What someone should do, which would be worthwhile, in my opinion, is a book in the style of the "four views"/counterpoint series of Zondervan. Maybe something like KJV Only, TR Only, Majority Text Only, Critical Text Only, with the essays and each one's responses to the others. At least I am not aware that anything like this has ever been done.

I'd read it.

 

[Yeshua1]

Yes, found it there, thanks. Perhaps so. However, that was not what I was addressing either.

No authors who are promoting their own viewpoints on the issue are going to promote the other side of the issue. What someone should do, which would be worthwhile, in my opinion, is a book in the style of the "four views"/counterpoint series of Zondervan. Maybe something like KJV Only, TR Only, Majority Text Only, Critical Text Only, with the essays and each one's responses to the others. At least I am not aware that anything like this has ever been done.

Think the book by Dr price though was very balanced, as pointed out the strengths and weaknesses of each viewpoint in regards to Greek textual evidence!

 

[Yeshua1]

Hi! I love this discussion. I am KJV "preferred" person. Took me a long time to get there...but now here I am! I was introduced to the KJV when my late husband and I joined an IFB congregation where we used to live. As an adult convert to Christianity, I hadn't been raised with the bible. I cut my baby Christian teeth on the NIV, moved to the NASB and ESV and finally ended up at the KJV. I finally found a KJV only church here where I live now and will be joining them for worship this Sunday.

So you prefer the Kjv as being the best version available, but the other ones are acceptable also to use!

 

[Yeshua1]

Much, much better would be a KJV preferred, TR preferred, Majority Text preferred, Critical Text perferred.
To get rid of the only feature would make a much more interesting and thoughtful work.

Agreed, as no one should be an "only", but in the preferred camp!