1. The 1611 Authorized King James Translation of the Bible ... and the Bible
October 07, 2008


As God has been granting me spiritual opportunities via the internet, I have been encountering brethren, in church settings, where The King James translation of the Bible is heralded as the Bible. All other translations originate from the pit - and descend to it. Those propagating this “faith” will be referred to as “KJV only” here. They are not my target audience. This Article is for those who have been told the KJV is the only legitimate English translation of the Bible ... yet, are having some nagging questions about the truth of this position. I do not know anyone who has ever read... (read more)

Author: Robin Calamaio | Article Views: 591

2. Translations and the Bible
October 07, 2008


When God confused the languages at Babel, the communication barrier was so impenetrable that the people ceased building the tower ... and their city. God then scattered them “over the face of the whole earth” (Gen 11:8). This language confusion was a stupendous miracle. Brains were rewired into brand new languages ... instantaneously. But, this is just part of what occurred. Even memories were reprogrammed. Otherwise, a now “foreign voice” in one’s head would surely drive one mad ... and a person would also have lost all cumulative knowledge. Furthermore, it is highly probable that each... (read more)

Author: Robin Calamaio | Article Views: 453

3. Review-The Hunters of Pangaea
September 30, 2008


Here is a group of previously published stories and essays from Baxter, who is best known as a Hard SF writer (science fiction that emphasizes the science). There is a story about early humans dinosaur hunting. There is a tale of an actual incident in the life of H.G. Wells (before he became "H.G. Wells, Famous Person"). Included are a trio of related fantasy stories. A couple of alternate history tales are included about Great Britain’s entry into the Space Race, stories that do not end well for Britain. Puck, from "A Midsummer’s Night Dream" by Shakespeare, becomes a detective. There is... (read more)

Author: Paul Lappen | Article Views: 630

4. Review-Petrified World
September 29, 2008


Petrified World, Piotr Brnyczka, ISBN 9781894063111, 2008 Do you remember those "Choose Your Own Adventure" books from the 1980s? Well, they’re back. You, the reader, are in a present-day airplane, traveling over Tibet after a trip to China. Suddenly, the plane develops engine trouble and crashes in the mountains. You are thrown from the plane and knocked unconscious. A group of Tibetan monks find you and nurse you back to health in their lamasery. After a month-long coma, you wake with total amnesia. The monks let you stay and regain your memory, along with learning the mystical a... (read more)

Author: Paul Lappen | Article Views: 530