I really enjoyed this. My go-to versions are the Douay Rheims and RSVCE2. I have always loved the poetry of the KJV, but always kept it at arms length because it was Protestant. I will say, nothing reads more beautifully than the 23rd Psalm (22nd in the D-R) in the KJV. Just one passage among many that shine in the King James. It was because of my Protestant mother (Methodist), God rest her soul, that we had the KJV in our house. Maybe I won't feel so guilty for loving it now.
My dear Leila (of whom I’ve missed terribly from my long forgotten Facebook days; it’s been years!) I truly appreciate this post. I never knew there was a Catholic version on the KJ Bible. So, I’ve often shared the same questioning. I now see your point completely and I agree with you about the language especially when reading it aloud.
Btw, I also have your Suma Domestica set which I bought to share with my adult daughters. ☺️❤️🙏🏻
So is the KJV a Protestant bible? I have been wondering about this because the pastor of my traditional parish read passages from a version of the KJV. I agree with you that the KJV flows better than the D-R. I like what I'm reading to be beautiful both in content as in literary style.
This is super helpful as a homeschool mom who largely uses KJV in our various lessons. Thanks for giving me more thorough language and reasoning for choosing to do so.
What do you think of the version available online from the USCCB, especially for doing hyperlinks in articles? I'm not sure which specific translation they use.
Terrific explanation! I usually refer to my RSV but, as a lover of poetry, am drawn to those passages in the KJ that flow so beautifully. Thank you!
I really enjoyed this. My go-to versions are the Douay Rheims and RSVCE2. I have always loved the poetry of the KJV, but always kept it at arms length because it was Protestant. I will say, nothing reads more beautifully than the 23rd Psalm (22nd in the D-R) in the KJV. Just one passage among many that shine in the King James. It was because of my Protestant mother (Methodist), God rest her soul, that we had the KJV in our house. Maybe I won't feel so guilty for loving it now.
I hope you leave that guilt behind!
My dear Leila (of whom I’ve missed terribly from my long forgotten Facebook days; it’s been years!) I truly appreciate this post. I never knew there was a Catholic version on the KJ Bible. So, I’ve often shared the same questioning. I now see your point completely and I agree with you about the language especially when reading it aloud.
Btw, I also have your Suma Domestica set which I bought to share with my adult daughters. ☺️❤️🙏🏻
Ah wonderful!
Just don't forget that I basically moved my FB commentary over here!
So is the KJV a Protestant bible? I have been wondering about this because the pastor of my traditional parish read passages from a version of the KJV. I agree with you that the KJV flows better than the D-R. I like what I'm reading to be beautiful both in content as in literary style.
You should desire that it be free from error and approved by the Church. The KJV is neither.
I guess you didn’t read my post
This is super helpful as a homeschool mom who largely uses KJV in our various lessons. Thanks for giving me more thorough language and reasoning for choosing to do so.
What do you think of the version available online from the USCCB, especially for doing hyperlinks in articles? I'm not sure which specific translation they use.
Beautiful
The very first KJV does include the Apocrypha, taken out later by protestant printers