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The transcript claims KJV-only defenses often blame Origen for the Alexandrian text, yet says the Alexandrian text does not follow Origen’s recommended readings; how should this example shape the way we handle tradition-based arguments about Bible translations and “who corrupted what”?

Another way to ask: Some KJV-only arguments blame Origen for the Alexandrian text, but the transcript says that text doesn’t match Origen’s own reading advice. How should this change the way we use tradition-based claims about Bible translations and who “corrupted” what?

Direct Answer This example suggests we should be cautious with tradition-based accusations and verify claims with evidence, because popular stories can be backward or incorrect. Bercot’s teaching implies that Christians should not build strong judgments about Bible translations on repeated allegations that don’t match the facts.

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He says many KJV-supporting pamphlets “attack Origen and accuse him of tampering with the scriptures and creating the Alexandrian text.”
He calls this blame “erroneous,” directly challenging the tradition he’s describing.
He states: “it is not the Alexandrian text that follows Origen’s recommended readings.”
Instead, he claims it is “the majority text in the Textus Receptus, from which the King James Version was translated,” reversing the usual accusation.
His broader theme: many critics haven’t read Origen and rely on pamphlets, showing how narratives spread without checking.

Discussion Follow-ups What standards should govern how we repeat claims about manuscripts, translations, or historical figures? How can we disagree strongly about translations without sliding into blame stories and scapegoats?

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