FTGF Lesson 257 | Assessing The Printed History Of The King James Text (Pre-1611 Use Of Italics)

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Summary: This sermon explores the historical use of italics in Bible translations, particularly focusing on their implementation before the 1611 King James Version. Pastor Ross emphasizes that the practice of using italics or other markings to denote supplied words in translations was not unique to the KJV but was a common practice among Reformation-era Bible translators across various languages. The sermon aims to provide a factual and balanced view of the topic, countering misconceptions about the KJV being the first or only Bible to use italics.

Chapters
Chapter 1: Introduction to Italics in Bible Translations
0:00 - 10:00
We explore the use of italics in the King James Bible and other translations.
Chapter 2: Pre-1611 Use of Italics in Bible Translations
10:00 - 25:00
We examine the historical use of italics in Bible translations before 1611.
Chapter 3: Comparative Analysis of Italics Across Translations
25:00 - 40:00
We compare the use of italics in different translations and languages.

Key Points:
Italics in Bible translations predate the 1611 King James Version.
Various Reformation-era Bibles in different languages (English, French, Italian, Spanish, Latin) used italics or similar markings.
The purpose of italics was to indicate words supplied by translators for clarity in the receptor language.
Different methods were used to denote supplied words, including brackets, smaller font sizes, and Roman type in black letter texts.
The use of italics in similar places across different translations suggests a shared tradition among Reformation-era translators.
The inconsistency of italicization across different editions of the KJV challenges the notion of inspired italics.

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