King James Bible and the Hampton Court Conference

What was the primary reason for convening the Hampton Court Conference?

• To celebrate King James' coronation

• To plan a new military campaign

• To address the Puritans' concerns about Bible translations

• To discuss the political situation in England

How did King James initially treat the Puritans during the conference?

• He asked them to return later

• He ignored their presence

• He immediately agreed to their demands

• He welcomed them warmly

What was the Puritans' preferred version of the Bible?

• The Bishop's Bible

• The Geneva Bible

• The King James Bible

• The Latin Vulgate

Why did King James oppose the Geneva Bible?

• Its translation was inaccurate

• It contained annotations questioning royal authority

• It was too expensive to produce

• It was written in Latin

Which aspect of the Geneva Bible was consistent with King James' thinking?

• Its annotations

• Its cost

• Its translation

• Its publication location

What was the structure of the committees formed for the new Bible translation?

• Three committees for the Old Testament and one for the New Testament

• One large committee based in London

• Six committees divided among Oxford, Cambridge, and Westminster

• Two committees for each testament

What was a key rule for the translators of the new Bible?

• To translate into multiple languages

• To create a completely new translation

• To use previous versions only when necessary

• To include extensive annotations

What was the king's reaction to the outcome of the conference?

• He decided to reconvene the conference

• He was indifferent to the outcome

• He was pleased and felt he had outmaneuvered the Puritans

• He was disappointed with the results

How long did the translation of the King James Bible take?

• 10 years

• 7 years

• 5 years

• 3 years

What was the long-term impact of the King James Bible?

• It was quickly replaced by other translations

• It became a cornerstone of Christian faith and a literary masterpiece

• It was only used in England

• It was banned in several countries