Jesus Camp:

[Lady Brave]

Originally Posted by offiss

Not only has God written the bible he has also protected it, the King James bible is the closest thing we have in the english translation to the original script, and all this can, and has been tested throughout the centuries, the bible has stood the test of time. Now there are many spin offs of the original context but they all can be proven through comparison on authenticity. As seen when they discovered some of the dead seas scrolls which where almost identical to the translation we have today.

Not to be picky here, but I believe the New American Standard Bible is the most literal english translation. It's difficult to read though. It doesn't flow very well. I personally enjoy reading The Message Bible or the New Living Translation.