09-05-2007, 10:48 PM | #1 | |
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this statement, still published in Bible Dictionary...
is embarrassing.
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Note, NRSV, finished in 1989 was presumably not studied by the committee that wrote this. |
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09-05-2007, 10:52 PM | #2 |
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Agree. I am totally embarassed by that.
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09-05-2007, 11:15 PM | #3 |
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I recently heard (was it here?) that they are publishing a new edition of the LDS standard works and there will be overhauls of the chapter headings and dictionary.
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09-05-2007, 11:18 PM | #4 |
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Didn't Elder McConkie write (or at least oversee the writing of) the Bible Dictionary?
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09-05-2007, 11:35 PM | #5 |
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to the outside observer this statement says "LDS church leaders are to bible history as the earth is 6000 years old folks are to science."
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09-05-2007, 11:46 PM | #6 |
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09-05-2007, 11:51 PM | #7 |
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Yeah, but why give them silly stuff like this that validates their stereotypes and pre-conceived notions?
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09-05-2007, 11:53 PM | #8 | |
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Bible The Church uses the King James Version of the Bible for English-speaking members. The First Presidency has stated: [Page 147] "Many versions of the Bible are available today. ... The most reliable way to measure the accuracy of any biblical passage is not by comparing different texts, but by comparison with the Book of Mormon and modern-day revelations. "While other Bible versions may be easier to read than the King James Version, in doctrinal matters latter-day revelation supports the King James Version in preference to other English translations" (First Presidency letter, 22 May 1992). Ideally, English-speaking members should use LDS edition of the King James Bible. This edition includes the Topical Guide, footnotes, other study aids, excerpts from the Joseph Smith Translation, and cross-references to the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve have selected an edition of the Bible for preferred use in many non-English languages. Members should use this Bible. It is available through Church distribution centers. http://www.provocation.net/chi/chi18.htm
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09-06-2007, 12:00 AM | #9 | |
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I think members who know better are wise not to limit themselves to the KJV. In fact, I venture to say that if you have very good reason to believe one text is better than another, you are under CONDEMNATION for not seeking out that text and studying it. |
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09-06-2007, 12:00 AM | #10 |
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In fact, if I found out that none of the Seventy owned a non-KJV version of the Bible, I would be very disappointed.
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