On its 400th anniversary, the King James version of the Bible is universally recognized as a literary masterpiece that profoundly shaped both modern Christianity and the English language.
At the Bible Baptist Church in Mount Prospect, Ill., however, it's accorded a much higher level of reverence.
"Using anything but the King James version is like shaving with a banana," said Chris Huff, the church's pastor.
The suburban Chicago church belongs to a loosely defined denomination known as the "King James Only" movement. Members believe that the King James version is not just another translation, but the indispensable underpinning of a Christian's faith....
Dr. Steven J. Lawson | 6/6/2010
