The Making of the King James Bible 1. What is arguably the greatest piece of English literature ever produced? 2. When was the King James Bible published? 3. What were the reasons the King James Bible was written? 4. When did James I become King of England? 5. What were the three main versions of the Bible at that time? 6. What was the official version sanctioned by the Roman Catholic Church? 7. Why did many Protestant leaders leave England? 8. The distinction between love and charity was a major point of contention among believers. True or False? 9. In your own words, explain the difference between love and charity and why it was a point of contention. 10. Mary ruled for (4, 6, or 8) years. 11. She was followed by her. 12. Name some of the characteristics of the Puritans. 13. Who was appointed by Elizabeth to investigate Puritan groups, to censor publications, and to speak out in defense of the Church of England as the one true Church?
14. Who was referred to as the most educated man in England? 15. Where was King James from? 16. Who was the most powerful religious leader in the country? 17. Who was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury? 18. Who suggested to the King that a new, more accurate translation was needed? 19. What was a priority to King James translators? 20. What is a common complaint about the King James Bible? 21. With an ambiguous translation, what must a reader do? 22. Discuss when ambiguities are good and when they are not good. 23. What was discovered on November 5, 1605? 24. The King James Bible was an instant success, loved by all. True or False? 25. What word was omitted from the so-called wicked Bible and why was that one word so important?
The Making of the King James Bible (Answer Key) 1. What is arguably the greatest piece of English literature ever produced? A: The King James Bible 2. When was the King James Bible published? A: 1611 3. What were the reasons the King James Bible was written? A: Theological and political reasons 4. When did James I become King of England? A: 1603 5. What were the three main versions of the Bible at that time? A: The Latin Vulgate, the Rheims New Testament, and the Geneva Bible 6. What was the official version sanctioned by the Roman Catholic Church? A: The Latin Vulgate 7. Why did many Protestant leaders leave England? A: Because of the persecution by Queen Mary 8. The distinction between love and charity was a major point of contention among believers. True or False? A: True 9. In your own words, explain the difference between love and charity and why it was a point of contention. 10. Mary ruled for (4, 6, or 8) years. A: 4
11. She was followed by her. A: Sister 12. Name some of the characteristics of the Puritans. 13. Who was appointed by Elizabeth to investigate Puritan groups, to censor publications, and to speak out in defense of the Church of England as the one true Church? A: Richard Bancroft 14. Who was referred to as the most educated man in England? A: John Rainolds 15. Where was King James from? A: Northern England 16. Who was the most powerful religious leader in the country? A: Archbishop of Canterbury 17. Who was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury? A: Richard Bancroft 18. Who suggested to the King that a new, more accurate translation was needed? A: John Rainolds 19. What was a priority to King James translators? A: Being accurate 20. What is a common complaint about the King James Bible? A: It s hard to understand.
21. With an ambiguous translation, what must a reader do? A: Take it upon him/herself the responsibility for interpretation 22. Discuss when ambiguities are good and when they are not good. 23. What was discovered on November 5, 1605? A: An elaborate plot to overthrow the government and install a Catholic monarchy. 24. The King James Bible was an instant success, loved by all. True or False? A: False 25. What word was omitted from the so-called wicked Bible and why was that one word so important? A: Not was removed from the commandment, Thou shall NOT commit adultery. Because of that omission, the printer was fined and, ultimately, ended up in debtor s prison.