--- product_id: 56867619 title: "Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible" price: "€ 33.20" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/56867619-authorized-the-use-and-misuse-of-the-king-james-bible store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible **Price:** € 33.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible - **How much does it cost?** € 33.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/56867619-authorized-the-use-and-misuse-of-the-king-james-bible) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible [Mark Ward] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible Review: A Balanced and Insightful Call to Appreciate Multiple Translations - Mark Ward’s Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible is a well-balanced and thoughtful book that gives the KJV the honor it deserves as a historic and faithful translation, while also making a compelling case for why it is no longer the best option for clear, everyday use. Rather than attacking the KJV, Ward affirms its legacy but shows, with clarity and grace, why translations like the NKJV, ESV, NASB, NIV, NLT, and NET, among others, benefit modern readers. One of the book’s strengths is Ward’s use of real examples that expose the linguistic barriers modern readers face with the KJV. His argument isn’t that the KJV is bad, but that language changes—and if we want people to truly understand God’s Word, we must use language they actually speak. Ward demonstrates that no translation is perfect, but each has unique strengths, and using multiple translations brings richness and insight to Bible study. This book doesn’t promote division—it promotes humility, clarity, and thankfulness for the “embarrassment of riches” we have in English Bible translations today. Highly recommended for pastors, teachers, and any believer serious about understanding the Bible well. Let me know if you want a shorter version for Goodreads or a back cover blurb! Review: Excellent read, full of insight! - This is an excellent book. I’ve been watching Mark's YouTube videos lately, and love his content. He’s an excellent communicator and makes things very easy to understand. In short he’s a wise steward of the gifts God has given him. This book sounded interesting, and since I trust his judgment, I figured it’d be a good read, but honestly his writing still exceeded my expectations. I read through this book the day I got it, and come away feeling enriched. I do currently consult multiple Bible translations, and like to look up the original Greek and Hebrew at times, so I’m not one that needed convincing, but feel more confident now with the knowledge gained. This can help to provide an answer for our faith in a great way. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #125,442 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #67 in Christian Bible Language Studies #148 in Christian Bible Exegesis & Hermeneutics #2,316 in Christian Bible Study (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (439) | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.6 x 8 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1683590554 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1683590552 | | Item Weight | 6.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 168 pages | | Publication date | January 24, 2018 | | Publisher | Baker Books | ## Images ![Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717emTpDr6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Balanced and Insightful Call to Appreciate Multiple Translations *by J***N on May 20, 2025* Mark Ward’s Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible is a well-balanced and thoughtful book that gives the KJV the honor it deserves as a historic and faithful translation, while also making a compelling case for why it is no longer the best option for clear, everyday use. Rather than attacking the KJV, Ward affirms its legacy but shows, with clarity and grace, why translations like the NKJV, ESV, NASB, NIV, NLT, and NET, among others, benefit modern readers. One of the book’s strengths is Ward’s use of real examples that expose the linguistic barriers modern readers face with the KJV. His argument isn’t that the KJV is bad, but that language changes—and if we want people to truly understand God’s Word, we must use language they actually speak. Ward demonstrates that no translation is perfect, but each has unique strengths, and using multiple translations brings richness and insight to Bible study. This book doesn’t promote division—it promotes humility, clarity, and thankfulness for the “embarrassment of riches” we have in English Bible translations today. Highly recommended for pastors, teachers, and any believer serious about understanding the Bible well. Let me know if you want a shorter version for Goodreads or a back cover blurb! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent read, full of insight! *by G***T on September 13, 2025* This is an excellent book. I’ve been watching Mark's YouTube videos lately, and love his content. He’s an excellent communicator and makes things very easy to understand. In short he’s a wise steward of the gifts God has given him. This book sounded interesting, and since I trust his judgment, I figured it’d be a good read, but honestly his writing still exceeded my expectations. I read through this book the day I got it, and come away feeling enriched. I do currently consult multiple Bible translations, and like to look up the original Greek and Hebrew at times, so I’m not one that needed convincing, but feel more confident now with the knowledge gained. This can help to provide an answer for our faith in a great way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engaging & Thought Provoking *by F***Y on July 18, 2019* While one might think this book would be quite dry, I was so pleasantly surprised to find that it was extremely engaging! There were moments when I would smile or even laugh at the author's witty and creative writing style. I appreciated that he shares my value and warm feelings for the King James Version. He gave me pause to consider what the King James Version has brought to our society and English speaking Christianity as a whole. He also spoke to the needs that have arisen as I have dealt with new believers who know nothing of the stories in Scripture. In counseling, for example, three-quarters of my counselees have never heard of Joseph in the Bible. About one-quarter of these Christians know English as their second language. It is new material for them, and taking all of this in in a language that is not in their vernacular only slows the process of growing in their faith. The author also helped me, as my preferred version is actually the KJV, since that is what I grew up with and enjoy. He helps make the reader aware of words to watch for whose meanings have changed over the course of years. That is a great study in and of itself. He also recommended the best dictionary to use when studying certain words from the King James. I also have found that as he suggested, it is true that using other versions has helped me greatly in understanding the Word of God. I loved his perspective that we have an "embarrassment of wealth" when it comes to the many versions we have to study and understand the Bible. So often, this is presented as a negative, but what a positive it is! The author also explains some things that I have heard but never investigated such as how a "reading level" is determined- chapter four deals with this. Again, I thought it would be a chapter that would be uninteresting, but it was enlightening and engaging. The author handles what can be a tender and dear topic with humility, clear exposition, and grace; truly helpful and so practical. I walked away with not only a better understanding of the versions of the Bible, but also many interesting quotes from leaders - both Christian and non Christian- such as CS Lewis and Benjamin Franklin, and some gems uncovered in some Scripture passages addressed in the book. I feel this is a book that really should be on most every Christian minister and laypersons reading list. ## Frequently Bought Together - Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible - The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust Modern Translations? - The Forgotten Preface: Surprising Insights on the Translation Philosophy of the King James Translators --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/56867619-authorized-the-use-and-misuse-of-the-king-james-bible](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/56867619-authorized-the-use-and-misuse-of-the-king-james-bible) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*