Catholics/King James Bible

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Expert: - 12/11/2009


Question
What are some of the flaws in KJV Bible?

Answer
When the translators of the KJB worked, many important ancient manuscripts and scrolls of the bible where not known. So, the translation is faulty in some places.  The bigger issue is that it did not contain the seven books [originally written in Greek]of the Old Testament [called deuterocanonical by Catholic scholars]that were part of the bible until then but rejected by  Protestant reformers.
Recent research and progress prompted English-speaking Protestant scholars to produce the Revised Standard Version.  There is also a Catholic edition of the RSV with the deuterocanonicals.
Hope this touches your concern, Gene; if you wish more, please feel free to write again on the topic.

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Edward Bode

Expertise

Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome]. I do not answer questions concerning personal moral situations -- ones dealing with right and wrong [sin].

Experience

I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.

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Catholic Biblical Association

Publications
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today.

Education/Credentials
Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome

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