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THREE BIBLE SCHOLARS DISCUSS THE KING JAMES VERSION AND OTHER TRANSLATIONS

LIVING THE BIBLE'S TRUTH

From the May 2008 issue of The Christian Science Journal


For Christian Scientists, the King James Version of the Bible remains at the core of daily study and weekly worship, while modern Bible translations offer fresh insight and clarity in contemporary English. In this discussion, three Bible scholars examine the enduring virtues and some shortcomings of the KJV.

earned her master's in Biblical studies in 1998 at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California. For four years she was the director of the Foundation for Biblical Research in New Hampshire, a nonprofit established by Christian Scientists to provide Bible workshops for lay people and clergy of any religious background. Helen currently teaches Bible with Higher Ground Bible Conferences (www.highergroundforlife.com).

did his master's work at Bangor (Maine) Theological Seminary. He is continuing his Bible study at Bard College, Annandale on Hudson, New York, where he is a member of the college's Institute of Advanced Theology. David practices and teaches Christian Science healing in Stanfordville, New York.

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