I'm proud of you, kid. Your post has some good info -- several points I had was not aware of. Thanks
In His Grace
John
In case you are wondering -- this is Chris' remarks concerning the book of James (Yacov).
In a message dated 4/11/2004 9:46:57 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
King Jimmy of 1611 was not a nice man (to put it very mildly). It was very difficult to get him to agree to the translation work named in his honor. The translators (credited far too highly than they ought) manipulated text at times to suit their purposes and theology (though still better than just about every other translation since then -- I personally prefer theexegeses version which is the only one I know of since KJV to stick to the same manuscripts as KJV that ALSO was translated by a Holy Spirit filled believer [as evidenced by his speaking in other tongues as The Spirit gave utterance] )!.
The book of Yacov was one of the bargaining chips to persway (teehee) his majesty. I've heard it said that this was the one that finally swung him over to back the work.
"Yo, King, one of the writings in Scripture beareth thy name."
Yacov actually anglicizes to Jacob, but, HEY, the lie was for a good cause ...
I didn't know this.
The book of Yacov was the very first of the NT writings to be penned. It used to be listed right up near the front, too ... got shuffled w-a-a-a-y back 'cause it was much too strong on its law and works TRUTH emphasis.
A couple of other bits of new info for me.
Ye ol' drunkard Luther even campaigned for its complete removal.
Now, NOTICE that in the very first words Yacov addressed this writing to the twelve tribes scattered abroad.
Who ever said the tribes of Ysrael were lost, anyway? Yacov knew about them and where they were. IT'S ALL IN THE BOOK, and right in the very opening of this NT book within THE BOOK!
Yes again.
greek discussions, personal observations, contextual comments (history, date, cultural applications, etc. ) as well as whatever comes to mind.
So how's that for a start for ya, John, my comments covered
See how things go when you are a nice guy. I am always learning that lesson. Appreciated.
