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'''Peter Sturges Ruckman''' (b. 1921) is a pastor and an Independent Baptist. He wrote ''The Creed of the Alexandrian Cult'' (1978). This book denounces modern Bible translations and affirms the authority of the [[King James Version]]. Ruckman is largely responsible for the "[[King James Only]]" dispute that split [[fundamentalism]] in the 1980s. He is the founder of the Pensacola Bible Institute, an unaccredited school in Pensacola, Florida, as well as a UFO enthusiast.<ref>"[http://www.ruckmanism.org/ufo Refuse profane and old wives’ fables: A review of Ruckman’s UFO book “Black is Beautiful”], Ruckmanism.org.</ref> | '''Peter Sturges Ruckman''' (b. 1921) is a pastor and an Independent Baptist. He wrote ''The Creed of the Alexandrian Cult'' (1978). This book denounces modern Bible translations and affirms the authority of the [[King James Version]]. Ruckman is largely responsible for the "[[King James Only]]" dispute that split [[fundamentalism]] in the 1980s. He is the founder of the Pensacola Bible Institute, an unaccredited school in Pensacola, Florida, as well as a UFO enthusiast.<ref>"[http://www.ruckmanism.org/ufo Refuse profane and old wives’ fables: A review of Ruckman’s UFO book “Black is Beautiful”], Ruckmanism.org.</ref> | ||
| − | Ruckman argues that KJV is superior, not only to other English-language translations, but also to ''[[Textus Receptus]]'', the Greek text that it is based on. The | + | Ruckman argues that KJV is superior, not only to other English-language translations, but also to ''[[Textus Receptus]]'', the Greek text that it is based on. The Alexandrian text is the Greek text used by modern Bible translators. As it is based on manuscripts that are centuries older than the ones used to produce TR, there are some differences between the two texts. |
Ruckman defines his enemies broadly. “This cult is the Alexandrian Cult of North Africa, and its tenacles [sic] stretch from Origen (184-254 A.D.) to John R. Rice and the faculty members of every ‘recognized’ Christian school in the world,” according to Ruckman.<ref>Ruckman, Peter Ruckman, “Alexandrian Cult Members: Professional Liars,” ''Bible Believers’ Bulletin'', | Ruckman defines his enemies broadly. “This cult is the Alexandrian Cult of North Africa, and its tenacles [sic] stretch from Origen (184-254 A.D.) to John R. Rice and the faculty members of every ‘recognized’ Christian school in the world,” according to Ruckman.<ref>Ruckman, Peter Ruckman, “Alexandrian Cult Members: Professional Liars,” ''Bible Believers’ Bulletin'', | ||
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Peter Sturges Ruckman (b. 1921) is a pastor and an Independent Baptist. He wrote The Creed of the Alexandrian Cult (1978). This book denounces modern Bible translations and affirms the authority of the King James Version. Ruckman is largely responsible for the "King James Only" dispute that split fundamentalism in the 1980s. He is the founder of the Pensacola Bible Institute, an unaccredited school in Pensacola, Florida, as well as a UFO enthusiast.[1]
Ruckman argues that KJV is superior, not only to other English-language translations, but also to Textus Receptus, the Greek text that it is based on. The Alexandrian text is the Greek text used by modern Bible translators. As it is based on manuscripts that are centuries older than the ones used to produce TR, there are some differences between the two texts.
Ruckman defines his enemies broadly. “This cult is the Alexandrian Cult of North Africa, and its tenacles [sic] stretch from Origen (184-254 A.D.) to John R. Rice and the faculty members of every ‘recognized’ Christian school in the world,” according to Ruckman.[2] Rice is the best-known member of Ruckman’s own Independent Baptist denomination.[3]
References
- ↑ "Refuse profane and old wives’ fables: A review of Ruckman’s UFO book “Black is Beautiful”, Ruckmanism.org.
- ↑ Ruckman, Peter Ruckman, “Alexandrian Cult Members: Professional Liars,” Bible Believers’ Bulletin, Aug. 1978, p. 4.
- ↑ Rice wrote this response: “Some Questions for King James Fans", March 30, 1979.
Further reading
- White, James R., The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust Modern Translations? (2009).
- Watch Ruckman preach in a Youtube video.
- Ruckmanism.org. This site warns of "the dangers of Ruckmanism.”
- Ward Jr., Mark L., "The Views of Dr. Peter Ruckman", Feb. 11, 2002.