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The original-language texts of Ancient Hebrew or Greek are universally accepted as the correct version of The Bible by Anglicans.
For people who can not read Ancient Hebrew or Greek (most people), an English (or any other language) translation is acceptable--the more accurate the translation, the more authoritative. The translators of the King James version of the Bible [ie KJ] translated these original-language texts as precisely and accurately as humanly possible because they knew they would be accountable to God for the way they handled the actual words of God. Accordingly, the King James is a very good and literal translation, as well as using beautiful language, and was used from the Reformation on to determine and define Christian doctrine and theology. This is why it sometimes seems that a church holds the "King James" as the only translation.
The 1928 Book of Common prayer uses passages that actually predate the King James version, yet bible studies at Province of Christ the King churches (which use that prayer book) use many translations, from the King James to the NIV.
In fact, almost all translatiions may be used in the Anglican Church including the KJ, NKJ, RSV, the NIV, NASB, Good News and so on. We use many different translations during our Bible Study sessions as it iis sometimes very enlightening to read how one translation copes with a text rather than another.
The only translation of the Bible not used in the Anglican Church is the New World Translation as used by Jehovah's Witnesses as this is a skewed and mistranslated text that has been biased to fit in with their heretical beliefs.
(The Book of Mormon is not a Bible translation.)
There is no single "best" version of the Bible. All the different Bible versions have their strengths and weaknesses, just as every person also has their own strengths and weaknesses, their own educational levels, stage of Christian walk, there is also personal preference, and then there is peer pressure where logic does not necessarily follow. (The important thing is to ask God about it.)
As a guide for whom and what conditions, the following categories might help:-
For a new Christian:-
eg Good News
eg KJ
WEB
For accuracy:-
NASB
eg KJ
eg NKJ
For someone who's English is poor:-
eg KJ
eg BBE
WEB
For someone who is not intelligent or clever
eg KJ
eg Good News
For students and detail:-
eg NET (NB get it with the Full Notes at http://bible.org/downloads)
eg Thompson Chain Reference Study Bible
eg Amplified
eg Scofield
Stay away from:-
eg NLT,
eg NiRV,
eg CEV
For readibility eg like a novel, where accuracy doesn't count:-
-whatever you are comfortable with
For a feeling of genuineness, eg almost like a novel, where accuracy does count:-
KJ
For majesty of language:-
KJ
For reading out loud:-
NASB, KJ
For reading silently:-
NKJ
KJ
For 'sense' get a paraphrase [ie what someone thinks God meant] instead of a translation [ie what God actually said] (They are not the same and they do have their uses, but don't rely on them for doctrine):-
eg Message
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What did the Anglican church of Australia used to be known as?
In Australia, the Anglican Church used to be known as the Church of England.
Where can you find the Anglican Bible?
You will probably find that bible in India or Mexico because they use that kind of bible.Another Answer:The Anglican Church, headquartered in England, has branches in many of its former Commonwealth Nations, used the King James Version of the Bible completed in 1611 AD. Like many Christian branches, they recognized the original Hebrew and Greek text.
What version of the bible is used by the Church of Scotland?
Various translations are used in different congregations. The King James Version is far less popular nowadays. Commonly used versions include the New International Version, the Good News Bible, the New English Bible and the New Revised Standard Version.
How is the bible used in a church?
The Bible in the church is used to speak and pray about religion.
How do you reference the Bible for a dissertation?
Might I suggest that you get hold of a copy of the King James Version of the bible as used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
What is angilcan?
Anglican is the name of the Church of England and its followers. The word Anglican is used widely except in the United States, where they are known as Episcopal.
What Bible does the Methodist church use?
United Methodists don't have an official version or translation of the Bible. Rather they affirm the usefulness of a number of translations and versions. The New Revised Standard Version is often used for teaching purposes.
What is Anglican faith church?
Within Christianity there are various churches, or 'traditions', such as the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church. These are often called 'denominations'. One of these church traditions is called 'Anglican'. This word means 'English' and the 'Anglican Church' was originally another name for the Church of England but is now also often used for other national Anglican churches such as the Anglican Church of Canada. The various national Anglican churches belong to the worldwide Anglican Communion. In some countries, such as the United States, the national Anglican church is called the Episcopal Church and its members are often called 'Episcopalians'.
Why is the Anglican church in the US called Episcopalian and not Anglican?
The U.S.-based branch of the Anglican Communion is commonly called 'The Episcopal Church' because after the American Revolutionary War, Anglicans in the states were forced to sever ties with the Anglican Church in England or be charged with treason. 'Episcopal' is actually the word used in the English parliament to describe the Anglican Church (whereas 'Anglican' is a secondary term adopted from the Latin name of the church, ecclesia anglicana), so it wasn't a stretch for American-Anglicans to begin calling themselves 'Episcopalian' to distance themselves from the enemy after the war.
Is the word purgatory used in the King James version?
No, KJV Bible does not contain the word purgatory. The concept of purgatory is a teaching of Catholic Church.
What Bible does the nazarene church use?
The Nazarene organization does not endorse any particular translation of the Bible but, the New International Version is often used in official references. NIV is the version of choice for the Children and Teen Nazarene Bible Quizzing. The Church of the Nazarene has a Church Manuel (ISBN 083-412-2537) that is "official source book of church government and bylaws, history, doctrine, ritual, and policy of the Church of the Nazarene." (Nazarene Publishing House Website). It is updated every four years at the Church's General Assembly.
What year was first Bible used in a church?
Our small group wondered who compiled the first Bible and when was the first time it was used in a church?
