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Originally Posted by Steven Avery
Hi Folks,
While TimV is no longer on forum, this reference had a spot of interest.
From the point of view of the King James Bible, the very significant document at the Synod of Dort was the excellent summary of the translation. And that the English delegation included Samuel Ward, moderate Puritan, one of the translators.
http://bible.zoxt.net/pol/_336.htm (Latin)
http://bible.zoxt.net/pol/_338.htm (English)
Report on the Making of the Version of 1611 Presented to the Synod of Dort
The "majority" issue refers to instructions that the English delegation was instructed to first confer and come to a position, and then vote as a unit. A bit like most states in the Electoral College, except there is not a question of "natural-born citizen" with which to be concerned.
A brief but neat history is available at:
http://spindleworks.com/library/brj/...99_english.htm
The English Delegation to The Synod of Dordt - Mr Mark Shand
There also is a full book entitled:
The British Delegation and the Synod of Dort (1618-1619) by Anthony Milton (2005)
When it comes to the Remonstrants and the Counter-Remonstrants, the results of the Synod, the aftermath, it is very likely that YMMV (your mileage may vary).
However, Mark Shand does do a good job placing the Synod in the center of Reformation history.
Shalom,
Steven
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Wow, I'd never read that document until now. I must say that it only futhers my love for the work done by these translators.
You know what I always notice among our critics is that they think they know something about The Bible that we don't. They always come around with "well did you know..." type attacks. It's really pathetic imho. As if I'd devote my entire life to the teachings of this Book and not do a thorough study of its origins. Please...
For Jesus' sake,
Stephen