FTGF Lesson 256 | Assessing the Printed History of The King James Text (Blayney & 1769 Oxford Text)

Summary: This lesson explores the history of editorial changes made to the King James Bible text, particularly focusing on the work of Benjamin Blaney in 1769. It challenges common misconceptions about the uniformity of the KJV text over time and emphasizes the importance of understanding the complex editorial process that shaped the Bible we read today. The lesson highlights how changes in language usage, particularly with pronouns like "you" and "ye," were implemented over centuries, demonstrating that the KJV text has undergone more revisions than many realize.

Chapters
Chapter 1: Revisions to the King James Text Before Blaney
0:00 - 20:00
We examine revisions made to the King James Bible text before Benjamin Blaney's 1769 edition.
Chapter 2: Changes in the Use of 'You' and 'Ye'
20:00 - 40:00
We explore the changes made to the use of 'you' and 'ye' in various editions of the King James Bible.
Chapter 3: Implications for King James Bible Preservation Claims
40:00 - 60:00
We discuss the implications of these findings for claims about the preservation of the King James Bible text.

Key Points:
Many changes attributed to Blaney in 1769 were actually made in earlier, smaller editions.
The printed history of the King James text is not as neat and tidy as often presented.
Significant changes to pronoun usage (you/ye) occurred well into the 18th century.
The 1683 Cambridge Quarto edition made many changes previously attributed to later editions.
Claims of word-for-word preservation from 1611 to modern editions are not accurate.
Editorial changes were intentional, not just corrections of printer's errors.

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