To: cuban leaf
The “common language,” or “Lazy speak” of today lacks much in order to be admired. I find the arguments against the KJV rather like proposing that all of Shakespeare’s plays should be “translated” into today’s English. In a word, “UGH!”
13 posted on
05/19/2015 10:28:18 AM PDT by
Mollypitcher1
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To: Mollypitcher1
The common language, or Lazy speak of today lacks much in order to be admired. I find the arguments against the KJV rather like proposing that all of Shakespeares plays should be translated into todays English. In a word, UGH!
It’s not lazy. It’s efficient. And the language you speak actually affects how you see the world. It is argued effectively that this is why Germans and English speakers, with their relatively precise language, accomplished more regarding science and technology than those who converse in the “romantic” languages.
Shakespeare HAS been translated into modern English. Ever seen West Side Story? :-)
15 posted on
05/19/2015 10:37:00 AM PDT by
cuban leaf
(The US will not survive the obama presidency. The world may not either.)
To: Mollypitcher1
I find the arguments against the KJV rather like proposing that all of Shakespeares plays should be translated into todays English.
Shakesphere is art. Art is subjective. I own everything ever written by him. Part of its charm is the turn of phrase. That said, it can be translated into modern english and present a powerful message. But it would need to be translated by someone with a flair for colorful language in modern English. And the stories are very compelling.
Then again, so is Esther.
But the bible is about truth. The MAIN function is to enhance the relationship between man and his Creator. And none of the English versions are completely accurate. You must go to the original text and translate that to fully understand it. And the goal is to fully understand it, though it is a lofty goal.
17 posted on
05/19/2015 10:41:03 AM PDT by
cuban leaf
(The US will not survive the obama presidency. The world may not either.)
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