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==Variant Views==

==Variant Views==

The KJV Only movement has, as does any movement, varying views.

Apologist [[James White]], in his book on the subject, notes five differing views on the subject:<ref>James White, ''The King James Only Controversy'', Chapter 1.</ref>

 

*'''I Prefer the KJV''': Adherents simply consider KJV to be the best (or at least their preferred) translation due to such things as rhythmic beauty or historical significance.  Generally they don't engage in discussions on the subject, and would have no problem with an updated translation.

On one end are teachers such as David Cloud, head of Way of Life (an Independent Baptist publishing house based in Canada). Way of Life's position statement states that it considers the KJV "an example of an accurate translation of the preserved Hebrew and Greek texts"<ref>https://www.wayoflife.org/about/statement.html</ref> (said texts meaning the Hebrew Masoretic and the Greek Received Text).  However, Cloud states that he opposes, among other things, any view that the KJV could never be updated for more modern language.<ref>https://www.wayoflife.org/database/king_james_only.html</ref>

 

*'''Received Text''': Adherents believe the Hebrew Masoretic and Greek Textus Receptus are the supernaturally inspired texts (over others).  They, too would not have problem with an updated translation.  A notable adherent is David Cloud, head of Way of Life (an Independent Baptist publishing house based in Canada).<ref>https://www.wayoflife.org/about/statement.html</ref><ref>https://www.wayoflife.org/database/king_james_only.html</ref>

On the other extreme are KJV Only proponents such as Gail Riplinger (who opposes any attempt to revise the KJV) and Peter Ruckman (who goes further and considers differences between the Hebrew/Greek and the KJV to be "advanced revelation).

*'''KJV as Inspired''': Adherents believe in "double inspiration" (i.e. both the Hebrew Masoretic/Greek Textus Receptus and the KJV are supernaturally inspired).  Their view can be summarized as "The KJV Alone = The Word of God Alone".  These adherents do not believe that an updated translation is needed.  [[Gail Riplinger]] is a notable adherent.

*'''Advanced Revelation''': Adherents believe that differences between the Greek/Hebrew and the KJV are "advanced revelation".  This view is commonly referred to (sometimes pejoratively) as "Ruckmanism" after its founder, the late [[Peter Ruckman]].  This group is highly vocal of their viewpoint, often dominating KJV discussion groups on social media.

== Criticism ==

== Criticism ==