So, King James imprimatur on the translation reflects divine sanction? Sounds like a fine Catholic approach.
Apart from his sexual preferences, are you claiming he had any proficiency in Greek, Hebrew or Aramaic to make this endorsement? Or does hs authority arise ex-officio? If the later... Sounds like a fine Catholic approach.
What do you think of Luther's German trandslation? It was published with the approval of Elector Frederick and has received high praise.
Or does God reserve his Pure Word for English readers?
Frieden und lieben
No, God put this particular King on the throne at the right time to autorize the translation of the greatest Bible in history.
King James I was a Christian who wanted the Bible in the hands of the common man. Commissioned the Authorized King James Bible in 1611. Fluent in Greek, Latin, French, English, and his native Scots. Schooled in Italian and Spanish.
Since I cannot post that link, I will happy to provide it on request.
What do you think of Luther's German trandslation? It was published with the approval of Elector Frederick and has received high praise. Or does God reserve his Pure Word for English readers?
I think Luther's Bible is an excellent work and did a great job in starting the German Reformation.
But the King James is the standard for all translations.
Frieden und lieben
You are from the other group of people the King James translators stated would oppose their work,
'we shall be maligned by self-conceited Brethren, who run their own ways, and give liking unto nothing, but what is framed by themselves, and hammered on their own anvil'
In des konigs Wort ist Gewalt!