Donald P. Richmond
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible, otherwise known as the "Authorized Version." Whether it was truly "authorized" or not, there is little doubt about its impact upon the English language, literature, and theology. Recently published books such as Begat: The King James Bible and the English Language […]
Michael Horton recently had an engaging e-mail conversation on inerrancy with Michael Spencer, the "Internet Monk," and Donald Richmond, a presbyter and examining chaplain with the Reformed Episcopal Church. Here is what they had to say about this controversial topic. Horton: "The Bible, in its original autographs, is without error in all that it affirms." […]
During my initial ordination interview for postulants, I was foolish enough to tell the absolute truth about my beliefs. Without hesitation, I proclaimed my evangelical leanings and my primary assessor was not at all pleased. "A dying movement!" he snarled. With these words-or so I thought-my hopes for "Holy Orders" were destroyed along with ordination […]