The Translator's Quest | Episode #1
– This episode explores the historical quest to translate the Bible into common languages, highlighting the challenges faced due to opposition from the Roman Catholic Church. It delves into the origins of the Old Latin Bible, the spread of the Gospel, and the significant contributions of figures like Peter Waldo, Erasmus, and William Tyndale in making the Scriptures accessible to all.
The Hunt | Episode #2
– This episode delves into the historical challenges faced by Bible-believing Christians, highlighting the compromise of Constantine and the formation of the Holy Inquisition by Dominic Guzman. It explores the efforts and persecution of reformers like John Wycliffe, John Huss, and William Tyndale, culminating in the tyrannical reign of Queen Mary & the rise of Protestantism under Queen Elizabeth I.
The Agents of Rome | Episode #3
– This episode unveils the Jesuits' historical maneuvers to undermine Christianity, highlighting their founder Ignatius Loyola and the society's influence in events like the Counter Reformation, Council of Trent, and the Gunpowder Plot. It explores their educational impact, manipulation of the truth with the Douay-Rheims Bible, and their attempts to supplant biblical authority with papal control.
The King James Bible | Episode #4
– This episode delves into the King James Bible's history, its meticulous creation process, and the opposition it faced. It highlights John Rainolds' role, the translation's rigorous steps, and critics like Hugh Broughton. Additionally, it explores the Oxford Movement's impact and previews upcoming debates on the Bible's authenticity.
The Debauched Texts: Part 1 | Episode #5
– This episode examines Tischendorf's discovery of Codex Sinaiticus, igniting debate over biblical authenticity. It delves into his motives, Vatican ties, and clash with Simonides, who asserts authorship of the manuscript. The story highlights scholarly rivalry and church politics, scrutinizing the text's legitimacy and influence on Scriptural studies.
The Debauched Texts: Part 2 | Episode #6
– This episode tackles the dispute over Codex Sinaiticus between Tischendorf and Simonides, supported by Kallinikos. It examines the manuscript's questionable edits and the academic response. Additionally, it scrutinizes Codex Vaticanus's debated age and its impact on Biblical texts, revealing deep-seated skepticism in biblical scholarship.
The Masoretic Mania | Episode #7
– This episode explores the Masoretic Text and Septuagint controversies, debunking the claim that Jesus used the Septuagint. It examines the First Rabbinic Bible's creation and its impact on Hebrew texts, highlighting debates on biblical authenticity and shifts in scholarship from the Masoretic to revised texts, impacting modern translations.
The Inception: Part 1 | Episode #8
– This episode examines Westcott and Hort's controversial new Greek text, rooted in personal beliefs and Anglo-Catholic influences. Critics like Dean Burgon highlight the scholarly rifts caused by their work. The narrative questions their motivations and the lasting impact on biblical texts and Christian doctrine.
The Inception: Part 2 | Episode #9
– The episode delves into Westcott and Hort's controversial revision of the Bible, influenced by Roman Catholicism and rejecting core Christian doctrines. It scrutinizes their disbelief in scriptural infallibility, their alignment with evolutionary theories, and their removal of crucial biblical texts. The narrative reveals their impact on modern translations.
The Spread | Episode #10
– This episode delves into the controversial work of Westcott, Hort, and Jesuit Carlo Martini in modern Bible translations, influenced by Gnostic and Catholic views. It examines the effect of Gnostic papyri on textual criticism, raising questions about the authenticity of contemporary translations versus traditional texts, and highlights debates over scripture's integrity in biblical scholarship.
The Defamation | Episode #11
– This episode explores the Vatican's influence on modern Bible translations through figures like Jesuit Carlo Martini and the spread of ecumenical translation practices. It delves into Eugene Nida's dynamic equivalence theory and its widespread adoption, aligning Protestant and Catholic efforts, particularly through Vatican Council II and the United Bible Societies.
The Committees: Part 1 | Episode #12
– In this episode, we explore the King James Bible's formation, focusing on the translators' scholarly integrity. Contrastingly, we examine later committees diverging from true manuscripts, impacting translation accuracy. We highlight the translators' faithfulness versus later deviations, stressing the original manuscripts' adherence for preserving Bible text sanctity.
The Committees: Part 2 | Episode #13
– This episode explores the committee behind the modern translations like NASV, NIV, and NKJV. We delve into their foundation, the manuscripts used, and the translators' biases. We scrutinize the authenticity and deviations from original texts, highlighting controversies and the influence of misleading translations promoted as "modern" alternatives to the King James Bible.
Keeping the Flame Alive | Episode #14
– This episode revisits the unwavering commitment to the King James Bible amid modern translation revisions. We spotlight champions like Benjamin Dearmore, William Aberhart, and Philip Mauro who stood firm against contemporary alterations. Their dedication exemplifies a timeless struggle to preserve biblical authenticity and we celebrate these defenders' legacy.
The Finale | Episode #15
– Join Shawn Henly & Kenyon Bowers LIVE from the Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners in Peachtree Corners, GA where they will discuss:
Session #1: Myths & Controversies Surrounding the King James Bible (Shawn Henly)
Session #2: What It Does & Doesn't Mean to be a KJVO (Shawn Henly)
Session #3: The Deception of BlueLetterBible (Kenyon Bowers)
Session #4: The Yahweh Dilemma (Kenyon Bowers)
Session #5: Proving the SOLE Inerrancy of the King James Bible (Shawn Henly)
The Q&A panel consists of:
Dr. David L. Brown
Dr. Bobby Adams
Kenyon Bowers
Shawn Henly