FTGF Lesson 260 | Assessing The Printed History Of The King James Text (Scrivener On AV Italics)

Summary: This lesson continues an in-depth examination of F.H.A. Scrivener's analysis of italicized words in the King James Bible. It focuses on classes 4, 5, and 6 of Scrivener's categorization, exploring the reasons behind italicization and its implications for Bible translation and interpretation. The lesson emphasizes the complexity of translating ancient texts, the transparency of the KJV translators, and the challenges of maintaining consistency across different editions of the Bible.

Chapters
Chapter 1: Review of Scrivener's First Three Classes of Italics
0:00 - 10:00
We review Scrivener's first three classes of italics usage in the King James Bible from the previous lesson.
Chapter 2: Scrivener's Fourth and Fifth Classes of Italics
10:00 - 25:00
We examine Scrivener's fourth and fifth classes of italics, dealing with speech transitions and textual criticism.
Chapter 3: Scrivener's Sixth Class and Inconsistencies in Italicization
25:00 - 40:00
We discuss Scrivener's sixth class of italics and examine inconsistencies in italicization across different editions of the King James Bible.
Chapter 4: Reflections on Italicization and Future Directions
40:00 - 50:00
We reflect on the importance and challenges of italicization in the King James Bible and discuss future lesson plans.

Key Points:
Scrivener's fourth class of italics indicates a shift from indirect to direct speech.
The fifth class suggests textual uncertainty or doubtful authenticity.
The sixth class includes words essential for English sense but not present in the original languages.
Inconsistencies exist in the use of italics across different editions of the KJV.
The importance of italics for clarity in English translation is highlighted.
Challenges in maintaining uniformity in italicization are discussed.
The lesson explores the potential reasons for inconsistencies, including printer errors and different translation approaches.

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