Matthew, there is a difference between commissioning someone else's work to be printed and writing it yourself! His name was simply because of commissioning. That "Book" is really a library--a compilation of writings that span 1,500 years! And strangely it tells a story with a continuous thread. So, no, King James was not the author. Just had the deep pockets to get it done. According to one passage, God can turn the hearts of kings like waters! (Proverbs 21:1)

A step further: I was not there, so we only have historians to quantify his life's activities. The things you state could be right as rain! Shameful and sinful his deeds. BUT! humans are blessed with the ability to change. Repentance is a real thing; forgiveness should be too! If one disagrees with the second point, I refer you back to point #1 !😆

Regardless, I appreciate your postings as they are always thought provoking, and I believe you have a sincere heart!

The respect is mutual. I know that our God does not promote fear, shame or vengeance. Our God is unconditional love. Using this filter, I can see everything in bible that was inverted and there is a lot. It is not plausible to me that Vatican and Royal families who are satanists controlled the bible and own the copyrights without changing it for evil purposes.