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Which version of the Bible did Yogananda prefer?

Casey
England

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Which version of The Bible did Paramhansaji refer to in his writings?

Nayaswami Savitri

Ananda Village

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Dear Casey,

He preferred the King James version of the Bible. He said that this version’s prose and poetry is more beautiful than any other translation, even though some of the language may seem archaic to us now.

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