The Coronation ... how should this event bring us back to the Bible?

Gary Clayton  |  Features
Date posted:  1 May 2023
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The Coronation ... how should this event bring us back to the Bible?

Last time a-crowned: Charles’ Investiture as Prince of Wales in 1969 | photo: video still

If the King’s Coronation service follows the pattern of that of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, His Majesty Charles III will be handed a copy of the Bible as part of the ceremony. But, out of the hundreds of different English language translations, who knows which version it’ll be?

Imagine you were interviewed or gave an important talk which was reported throughout the world. If it was translated into 723 different languages, you’d probably be flattered.

But if some of these happened to be strange new versions using different words and emphases from your original, then you’d possibly be perplexed or annoyed.

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