FTGF Lesson 251 | Assessing The Printed History Of The King James Text (1743: Work Of F.S. Parris)

Summary: This lesson explores the history of editorial changes made to the King James Bible, focusing on the introduction of apostrophes and other grammatical updates in the 18th century. The sermon emphasizes the ongoing nature of textual revisions and challenges the notion of four distinct periods of revision. It highlights the importance of understanding the text's printed history and the complexities involved in tracing changes across various editions.

Chapters
Chapter 1: Introduction and Review of Previous Lessons
0:00 - 10:00
We review the previous lessons on the printed history of the King James Version and introduce the focus on F.S. Paris's editorial work.
Chapter 2: Apostrophes and Possessive Forms
10:00 - 30:00
We examine the introduction of apostrophes to indicate possessive forms in the King James text, focusing on F.S. Paris's work in 1743.
Chapter 3: Idioms and Modern Forms
30:00 - 50:00
We explore changes made to update idioms and modernize word forms in the King James text, with a focus on 1 Corinthians 13:2.
Chapter 4: Conclusion and Implications
50:00 - 60:00
We summarize the findings and discuss their implications for our understanding of the King James Bible's textual history.

Key Points:
Apostrophes were introduced to the King James Bible text in the mid-18th century to indicate possessive forms.
The 1683 Cambridge Quarto edition (H780) made many changes previously attributed to later editions.
Editorial changes were ongoing, contradicting the idea of only four major revision periods.
The change from "no charity" to "not charity" in 1 Corinthians 13:2 was likely intentional and occurred earlier than previously thought.
Spelling updates and grammatical conventions were gradually introduced over time.
The importance of examining lesser-known editions, not just folio editions, in understanding the text's history.

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