Shaun Nathaniel
             Note: All Biblical quotes are taken from the KJV unless stated otherwise.
             Paper #1: The fall across three bible translations
             I begin my analysis of Genesis 3:1-19 with a brief introduction on the three bible translations that I chose. They include the King James Version, the New King James Version, and the New Living Translation:
             The KJV of the bible has been the standard English version for over four centuries. It was first presented to King James I in 1611 and is translated out of the original tongues. The KJV is noted for its majestic style through well chosen English words, creating a graceful and poetical arrangement. Its disadvantages include its reliance on faulty Greek and Hebrew manuscripts.
             Fully produced by a group of competent scholars in 1982, the NKJV provides a more readable experience from the KJV. There are changes in word order, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling although it remains as close to the KJV as possible.
             Published in 1996, the NLT is promoted to a more contemporary audience. Alterations include that of conversions of ancient weights to modern equivalents. Idiomatic expressions were translated to their nearest modern equivalent. Metaphorical language was maintained and further simplified to help with reader perceptions.
             Genesis 3:1-19 accounts for the fall of mankind through the first sign of disobedience expressed towards the Lord God by Adam and Eve. We associate this account with the
             authorship of J through the observation of persistent qualities such as a continuous narrative, and an anthropomorphic view of the Lord God. The three different translations of the Bible may each yield distinctive characteristics. There are varying basic structures and word choices. However, the message and subject conveyed remain concrete and consistent.
             Across all ...