Discover what the words in the Bible really mean. In this captivating volume, LDS scholar John Tvedtnes takes the mystery out of the language of the King James Bible by leading readers on a fascinating tour of the history and translation of this sacred book. Your knowledge of scriptural language will become enhanced as you learn to place difficult-to-understand words and passages into the context of the times in which they were both written and translated. As you grow to understand the Bible better, you’ll also find you better understand the language in all the standard works.
Lovers of history, lovers of language with its ever-evolving meanings and variations, and lovers of the word of God will all find this well-researched and reader-friendly book insightful and inspiring. You’ll come to embrace the text you have previously held at arms length—words that have been mere casual acquaintances will become old friends as the word of God becomes more plain and precious.
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