Posted on 08/21/2011 5:47:52 AM PDT by Pharmboy
Yes - he died. But his wife still does the shows (unless they are all repeats now). I find her very interesting when I happen to click on it at 2 am. Her knowledge of the languages brings a lot to the scripture. I think you would find her interesting as well Laz, but perhaps for other reasons. ;)
I am partial to the original King James Version, as it seems to me to be the equal of the soaring poetry of Shakespeare and Milton, but coupled with the Word. I agree with you it is basically the Geneva Bible with a few modifications. And, I know it may not be the most accurate translation, but I love the poetry coupled with the Word.
IMHO, modern historians have never given proper credit to the fact that the Reformation and Counter-reformation were part and parcel of the Renaissance in most of Europe. It is where our modern Western civilization, now in decay, was forged.
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