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Is it okay to read the King James Version of the Bible if you are Catholic?
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∙ 10y ago
Since the Index is no longer in force, there is no problem with reading a King James Version for apologetic reasons. However, it would be very unwise to read a King James Version for any other reason because the translation is faulty, the notes are heretical, and the Old Testament is missing seven books entirely, and portions of several other books. Also, some words are translated deliberately to give a protestant slant on the text. If you are reading The Bible for devotional purposes, for research, for learning, for praying, or anything other than apologetic reasons, I would suggest that it is not okay to read a King James Version. As there are many fine Catholic translations available, there is neither reason nor necessity to resort to a protestant product.
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Did Catholics change the biblical stories in the King James Version of the Bible?
The King James Version is a translation of the Bible in English by King James I of England. It is not considered a Catholic version.
Does the King James Bible ever use the word Catholic?
No, the word "catholic" is not found in any version of the Bible.
How many time is hell mentioned in the catholic Bible?
13 times in the Catholic New International Version. 54 times in the Protestant King James Version.
What was the date that the King James Version Bible was completed?
King James version of the Bible was completed in 1611.
Who were the giants in the King James Bible?
King James of England seperated from the Catholic Church and made his own copy of the Bible called The King James Version in 1611. If you're talking about the kings of Israel and Judah...you can find that in any standard Bible.
Was King James a king in the Bible?
No, King James was the English king who had the bible translated from latin to english... hence, the King James' version of the bible.
Do roman catholics use the king James bible?
No. The King James version of the bible has omitted parts of the original documents, hence removing essential traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
How many words are in the King James Version?
There are 783,137 in the King James Version of the Bible. This Bible was translated in the year 1611. There is a more modern English version called the New King James Version.
What year was the King James version of the Bible first published?
The King James version of the Bible was first published in 1611.
How Many books of apocrypha in the King James Version?
There are 14 books considered apocryphal in the King James Version of the Bible. These books are not included in the Protestant canon but are included in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox canons.
Is the information that you receive on the Bible is from the King James version?
If you are reading from a King James Version, then yes.
Is King James a translation in the Catholic bible?
No, it is a Protestant Bible.
