Will J. Kinney
Member
This sounds like a good book to have. I just ordered one by phone and it is only 13 dollars. 10 dollars each if you order three copies. Praise God, He is raising up more Bible believing Christians.
Will Kinney
This info from David Cloud
THE BIBLE TRANSLATION CONTROVERSY AND THE PRINCIPLE OF SEPARATION
Republished March 25, 2004 (First published June 11, 2003)
(Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port
Huron, MI 48061, 866-295-4143, [email protected]; for instructions
about subscribing and unsubscribing or changing addresses, see the
information paragraph at the end of the article) -
The following is Don Jasmin's review of the book Touch Not the
Unclean Thing by Dr. David Sorenson (Northstar Baptist Ministries,
1820 West Morgan Street, Duluth, MN 55811. Phone: 218-726-0209). This
review first appeared in Brother Jasmin's paper The Fundamentalist
Digest, Nov.-Dec. 2001:
This "explosive new" book is a powerful defense of the KJV, as well
as a thoroughly documented expose of the modem versions and their
inextricable links to religious apostasy. An adaptation of a doctoral
dissertation, it is "written in a style so that almost anyone can
understand the issue." The promotional leaflet claim that "the author
has put the truth on a shelf where all can reach it" is not an
overstatement!
In the reviewer's opinion, this book is not only the newest release
on the market on this important issue, it is the most logical
presentation and most thoroughly documented treatise since the
publication of Dr. D.A. Waite's excellent treatise several years ago
Defending The King James Bible.
FILLING A NEEDED VOID
This book fills a much needed void because it centers around a vital
theme that has been vastly neglected in many otherwise excellent
studies in this area: the application of the Scriptural doctrine of
separation to the Bible textual/translation issue. Because of its
logical order, reading format style and extensive documentation, this
book can be equally used in a seminary classroom, as a college or
Bible institute I text, or as resource for church adult training
unions. The 296-page book contains 11 information-packed chapters,
plus five extensive appendixes, a selected biography divided into two
sections citing books and articles. The back section also contains a
general index, plus a listing of all Scripture texts used, along with
their corresponding page numbers in the book. Sorenson has superbly
woven the difficult twins of scholarship and simplicity into a
treatise that can be readily grasped not only by full-time Christian
vocational workers, but also by the average layman in the pew if he
will seriously ponder the book's contents.
A TIMELY INTRODUCTION
In the book's introduction, (chapter one), the author indicates that
he is a "convert" to the TR/KJV position, having accepted the
critical text without question during his college and seminary
training. He began his pastoral ministry adhering to that position.
After a friend gave him a copy of Dr. David Otis Fuller's book Which
Bible, however, Sorenson began to see that "the critical text had
connections with apostasy" which made him, as a Fundamentalist,
"quite ill at ease."
The crux of the book is stated on pp. 4-5 when the author relates
that the history of the Received Text is associated with "persecuted,
martyred brethren", while the "lineage of the critical text" is
"linked to apostasy at virtually every step of its history." As the
book unfolds it becomes readily apparent "that one lineage is linked
with apostasy, and the other with true believers."
On p. 7, Sorenson makes a potent statement that zeroes in on the
heart of the issue. Sorenson's quote is the reason why the
Fundamentalist Digest (FD) editor has become so vitally involved in
this issue: It is because leading Fundamentalists are standing now at
apostasy's door but are seemingly unaware of where they stand!
Sorenson discerningly writes: "As the debate regarding the textual
issue continues, those supporting the critical text come perilously
close to the position of 'thought' inspiration. "
Sorenson staunchly believes "the integrity of the Word of God is at
stake" (p. 9) over this matter, a statement with which the reviewer
heartily concurs! Another timely observation by Sorenson is that he
believes that loyalist graduates of Fundamentalist schools that
promote the critical texts are in danger of moving in a direction
that violate Biblical
Principles. For Sorenson, as well as this reviewer, "the issue at
hand is the "integrity, accuracy, and trustworthiness" of "the Word
of God" (p.13)
THREE MAJOR POSITIONS DELINEATED
In chapter two, Sorenson delineates and explains the three major
positions on the Bible text issue: (1) The KJV Only Position [KJV as
"advanced revelation"], (2) the Critical Text Position and (3) The
Preserved Text Position. Chapter three contains some very helpful
pages as the author defines and explains the basic terminology used
in this debate.
In chapter four, the author discusses the two streams of Biblical
texts: The Received Text [RT] and The Critical Text [CT]. The RT is
"based in belief of Providential Preservation," while the CT is
"based in scientific reconstruction of the text." The RT is "guided
by usage of believing churches," while the CT is "guided by the
philosophy [of] rationalism." These two streams center in (a) two
contrasting types of Bibles, (b) two different textual bases, and (c)
two different undergirding philosophies.
Chapter five reviews the early history of the Received Text, while
chapter six reveals the early historical background of the
Westcott-Hort text. This chapter also exposes Westcott and Hort's
theological liberalism in the crucial areas of inspiration and
inerrancy, theology proper, evolution, the resurrection, salvation
and Christology. The apostate beliefs of the noted textual critics of
the 20th century are also factually documented.
EXPOSING THE FLAWS OF THE CRITICAL TEXT
Chapter seven exposes the flawed logic and logical fallacies of the
critical text advocates. Their intellectually untenable positions are
exposed as deceptive and misleading. Citing numerous passages,
chapter eight delineates the Scriptural principles of separation from
apostasy, while chapter nine applies these passages to the Bible text
issue. This chapter documents Westcott and Hort's (a) theological
liberalism, (b) liberal associates, (c) occult activities, (d) their
fondness for Charles Darwin & his evolutionary views and (e) their
defense of Unitarianism.
REFUTING THE DIVERSIONARY CT TACTICS
Chapter ten refutes the diversionary tactics of the Critical Text
advocates. Sorenson skillfully handles the attacks that CT critics
raise concerning Erasmus. Sorenson intriguingly divulges Erasmus's
theological shift and shows that by the time of his death, Erasmus
was a Catholic in name only, with close ties to the Anabaptists, even
advocating baptism by immersion--and only after conversion! Sorenson
lays the historical axe to the critics who slander King James I's
moral character, proving that he was a faithful husband, godly
father, and ardent Bible student.
In this chapter, the author also rehearses the godly character and
superior scholarship of the KJV translators. To those who charge that
the King James translators and Westcott and Hort were all Anglican
Church adherents, Sorenson adroitly notes that there was a vast
difference between the spiritual and theological condition of the
Anglican Church in 1611 and 1881!
In his final chapter, Sorenson discloses the reasons why, despite the
strong evidence, some Fundamentalists still tenaciously cling to the
CT. Sorenson closes his book with this stimulating and unanswerable
question: "Why would God hide the best representation of His Word in
such places of spiritual darkness [such as in the pope's library and
in an apostate monastery near Mt. Sinai] for 1500 years if it in fact
most closely represents the autographa?" (p. 223)
THE HELPFUL APPENDIXES
Appendixes A, B and C deal with the problems of the NASV, NIV and
NKJV [deletions, alterations, footnotes, etc]. Appendix D exposes the
"weakened doctrine in the Critical Text" and discloses how the CT
weakens the doctrines of heaven and hell, salvation, and the doctrine
of Christ. Appendix E is a fascinating addition, citing evidences of
a historical connection between the Waldenses and the King James
Version. In the reviewer's opinion, Touch Not the Unclean Thing is
one of the most valuable literature tools published in Fundamentalist
circles in recent years. Don't just secure one--purchase several for
your Christian friends as well. Order from: Northstar Baptist
Ministries [NBM] 1820 West Morgan Street, Duluth, MN 55811. Phone:
218- 726-0209 (Contact NBM for multiple discount prices)
Will Kinney
This info from David Cloud
THE BIBLE TRANSLATION CONTROVERSY AND THE PRINCIPLE OF SEPARATION
Republished March 25, 2004 (First published June 11, 2003)
(Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port
Huron, MI 48061, 866-295-4143, [email protected]; for instructions
about subscribing and unsubscribing or changing addresses, see the
information paragraph at the end of the article) -
The following is Don Jasmin's review of the book Touch Not the
Unclean Thing by Dr. David Sorenson (Northstar Baptist Ministries,
1820 West Morgan Street, Duluth, MN 55811. Phone: 218-726-0209). This
review first appeared in Brother Jasmin's paper The Fundamentalist
Digest, Nov.-Dec. 2001:
This "explosive new" book is a powerful defense of the KJV, as well
as a thoroughly documented expose of the modem versions and their
inextricable links to religious apostasy. An adaptation of a doctoral
dissertation, it is "written in a style so that almost anyone can
understand the issue." The promotional leaflet claim that "the author
has put the truth on a shelf where all can reach it" is not an
overstatement!
In the reviewer's opinion, this book is not only the newest release
on the market on this important issue, it is the most logical
presentation and most thoroughly documented treatise since the
publication of Dr. D.A. Waite's excellent treatise several years ago
Defending The King James Bible.
FILLING A NEEDED VOID
This book fills a much needed void because it centers around a vital
theme that has been vastly neglected in many otherwise excellent
studies in this area: the application of the Scriptural doctrine of
separation to the Bible textual/translation issue. Because of its
logical order, reading format style and extensive documentation, this
book can be equally used in a seminary classroom, as a college or
Bible institute I text, or as resource for church adult training
unions. The 296-page book contains 11 information-packed chapters,
plus five extensive appendixes, a selected biography divided into two
sections citing books and articles. The back section also contains a
general index, plus a listing of all Scripture texts used, along with
their corresponding page numbers in the book. Sorenson has superbly
woven the difficult twins of scholarship and simplicity into a
treatise that can be readily grasped not only by full-time Christian
vocational workers, but also by the average layman in the pew if he
will seriously ponder the book's contents.
A TIMELY INTRODUCTION
In the book's introduction, (chapter one), the author indicates that
he is a "convert" to the TR/KJV position, having accepted the
critical text without question during his college and seminary
training. He began his pastoral ministry adhering to that position.
After a friend gave him a copy of Dr. David Otis Fuller's book Which
Bible, however, Sorenson began to see that "the critical text had
connections with apostasy" which made him, as a Fundamentalist,
"quite ill at ease."
The crux of the book is stated on pp. 4-5 when the author relates
that the history of the Received Text is associated with "persecuted,
martyred brethren", while the "lineage of the critical text" is
"linked to apostasy at virtually every step of its history." As the
book unfolds it becomes readily apparent "that one lineage is linked
with apostasy, and the other with true believers."
On p. 7, Sorenson makes a potent statement that zeroes in on the
heart of the issue. Sorenson's quote is the reason why the
Fundamentalist Digest (FD) editor has become so vitally involved in
this issue: It is because leading Fundamentalists are standing now at
apostasy's door but are seemingly unaware of where they stand!
Sorenson discerningly writes: "As the debate regarding the textual
issue continues, those supporting the critical text come perilously
close to the position of 'thought' inspiration. "
Sorenson staunchly believes "the integrity of the Word of God is at
stake" (p. 9) over this matter, a statement with which the reviewer
heartily concurs! Another timely observation by Sorenson is that he
believes that loyalist graduates of Fundamentalist schools that
promote the critical texts are in danger of moving in a direction
that violate Biblical
Principles. For Sorenson, as well as this reviewer, "the issue at
hand is the "integrity, accuracy, and trustworthiness" of "the Word
of God" (p.13)
THREE MAJOR POSITIONS DELINEATED
In chapter two, Sorenson delineates and explains the three major
positions on the Bible text issue: (1) The KJV Only Position [KJV as
"advanced revelation"], (2) the Critical Text Position and (3) The
Preserved Text Position. Chapter three contains some very helpful
pages as the author defines and explains the basic terminology used
in this debate.
In chapter four, the author discusses the two streams of Biblical
texts: The Received Text [RT] and The Critical Text [CT]. The RT is
"based in belief of Providential Preservation," while the CT is
"based in scientific reconstruction of the text." The RT is "guided
by usage of believing churches," while the CT is "guided by the
philosophy [of] rationalism." These two streams center in (a) two
contrasting types of Bibles, (b) two different textual bases, and (c)
two different undergirding philosophies.
Chapter five reviews the early history of the Received Text, while
chapter six reveals the early historical background of the
Westcott-Hort text. This chapter also exposes Westcott and Hort's
theological liberalism in the crucial areas of inspiration and
inerrancy, theology proper, evolution, the resurrection, salvation
and Christology. The apostate beliefs of the noted textual critics of
the 20th century are also factually documented.
EXPOSING THE FLAWS OF THE CRITICAL TEXT
Chapter seven exposes the flawed logic and logical fallacies of the
critical text advocates. Their intellectually untenable positions are
exposed as deceptive and misleading. Citing numerous passages,
chapter eight delineates the Scriptural principles of separation from
apostasy, while chapter nine applies these passages to the Bible text
issue. This chapter documents Westcott and Hort's (a) theological
liberalism, (b) liberal associates, (c) occult activities, (d) their
fondness for Charles Darwin & his evolutionary views and (e) their
defense of Unitarianism.
REFUTING THE DIVERSIONARY CT TACTICS
Chapter ten refutes the diversionary tactics of the Critical Text
advocates. Sorenson skillfully handles the attacks that CT critics
raise concerning Erasmus. Sorenson intriguingly divulges Erasmus's
theological shift and shows that by the time of his death, Erasmus
was a Catholic in name only, with close ties to the Anabaptists, even
advocating baptism by immersion--and only after conversion! Sorenson
lays the historical axe to the critics who slander King James I's
moral character, proving that he was a faithful husband, godly
father, and ardent Bible student.
In this chapter, the author also rehearses the godly character and
superior scholarship of the KJV translators. To those who charge that
the King James translators and Westcott and Hort were all Anglican
Church adherents, Sorenson adroitly notes that there was a vast
difference between the spiritual and theological condition of the
Anglican Church in 1611 and 1881!
In his final chapter, Sorenson discloses the reasons why, despite the
strong evidence, some Fundamentalists still tenaciously cling to the
CT. Sorenson closes his book with this stimulating and unanswerable
question: "Why would God hide the best representation of His Word in
such places of spiritual darkness [such as in the pope's library and
in an apostate monastery near Mt. Sinai] for 1500 years if it in fact
most closely represents the autographa?" (p. 223)
THE HELPFUL APPENDIXES
Appendixes A, B and C deal with the problems of the NASV, NIV and
NKJV [deletions, alterations, footnotes, etc]. Appendix D exposes the
"weakened doctrine in the Critical Text" and discloses how the CT
weakens the doctrines of heaven and hell, salvation, and the doctrine
of Christ. Appendix E is a fascinating addition, citing evidences of
a historical connection between the Waldenses and the King James
Version. In the reviewer's opinion, Touch Not the Unclean Thing is
one of the most valuable literature tools published in Fundamentalist
circles in recent years. Don't just secure one--purchase several for
your Christian friends as well. Order from: Northstar Baptist
Ministries [NBM] 1820 West Morgan Street, Duluth, MN 55811. Phone:
218- 726-0209 (Contact NBM for multiple discount prices)
