How much do we know about King James (the Bible one) and why is he the one... (translation, choice)

[Bishka]

Why is King James the one?

[kai]

Originally Posted by beckysoup61

Why is King James the one?

the one what ?

[Bishka]

Originally Posted by kai

the one what ?

The one that the KJV version is 'named for'?


Any reason that anybody knows of?

[kai]

Originally Posted by beckysoup61

The one that the KJV version is 'named for'?


Any reason that anybody knows of?

he had the bible translated into english

http://www.av1611.org/kjv/kjvhist.html

[Ody]

He gave money for the translation, and it was named in his honor because of his sponsorship

[Ody]

Originally Posted by kai

he had the bible translated into english

http://www.av1611.org/kjv/kjvhist.html

Now I feel like a moron, ty.

[kai]

Originally Posted by ‡Âlãn‡

Now I feel like a moron, ty.

it happens to me quite often

[sandy whitelinger]

For starters it's the only English version I've seen that gets the first verse right.

[Mick in England]

Furthermore the KJV is just as popular now as it was when it was written 400 years ago, because people appreciate its fearless straight-talking approach, whereas some of the newer versions are wimpy and politically-correct..

[Fluffy]

Furthermore the KJV is just as popular now as it was when it was written 400 years ago, because people appreciate its fearless straight-talking approach, whereas some of the newer versions are wimpy and politically-correct..

For a version that is often accused of being overly poetical, I find the term "straight-talking" to be an odd choice of adjective.