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The Geneva Bible: 1560 Edition, hardcover The Bible of the Protestant Reformation

Hendrickson Publishers / 2007 / Hardcover

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The Geneva Bible was a monumental achievement in the history of Protestant Bible translation. Born in a time of religious and political upheaval it helped foster scripture literacy among the common people of England.

The first English Bible to be fully translated from the original languages, the Geneva Bible was the product of some of the finest biblical scholars of its day. It was the first to feature many innovations in the field of Bible publishing:

Text printed in readable roman type
Division of the text into numbered verses
Italic type used for words not in the original languages
Marks placed over the accented syllables to aid in pronouncing proper names
Extensive textual and explanatory commentary placed in the margins
Words/phrases displayed at the heads of pages to promote scripture memorization
Maps and woodcuts illustrating biblical scenes included
Sold in a variety of sizes so many people could afford a household Bible

English settlers that voyaged to the New World favored the Geneva Bible. It is probable that the Geneva Bible came to America in 1607 and was used in the Jamestown colony. Thirteen years later the Pilgrims brought it with them on the Mayflower's perilous voyage to religious freedom.

Features:

Facsimile of the University of Wisconsin Press edition of the 1560 Geneva Bible
Features clear, legible type throughout (marginal commentary is in smaller type)
Complete, original marginal commentary, maps and woodcut illustrations
Authoritative introduction to the Geneva Bible by Lloyd E. Berry

Product Information

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 1280
Vendor: Hendrickson Publishers
Dimensions: 9.75 X 7.5 X 2.75 (inches)

ISBN: 1598562126
ISBN-13: 9781598562125
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The Geneva Bible accompanied English settlers voyaging to the New World. It is probable that the Geneva Bible came to America in 1607 and was used in the Jamestown colony. It stands as a landmark in the history of English Bible translation. Perhaps its greatest contribution was its commentary, which under girded the emerging practice of sermonizing and helped foster scripture literacy.

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The Geneva Bible: 1560 Edition, hardcover The Bible of the Protestant Reformation 4.6 5 82 82

Nice product with historical importance As far as the quality of the product it is fine. Nice book, nice binding, nice printing facsimile. I use this item (and others) in a Biblical education manner concerning the history of the English Bible which most Christians are sadly ignorant of. This Bible is nick-named the "Breeches" Bible based on the text in genesis 3 where Adam and Eve fashioned themselves "breeches." It is also the Pilgrims Bible and the first Bible used in America. March 26, 2013

Very good reading I was a little skeptical about the ease of reading this particular edition, as I'm not that familiar with old world English but I've been reading it every day (about a month) and it is getting easier all the time. Ever since I discovered the Geneva Bible, I've wanted a copy but was worried about the cost. I really wanted the leather bound but that copy was not within my current budget. I'm very pleased, nonetheless, with the copy I have. Anyone interested in reading God's word in its first English transcriptions, should purchase a copy. Every now and again, I find myself having to refer to one of my other transcriptions for particular words and at times the wording is quite different, so I muddle through. One day I will be able to figure them out. At any rate, this is more than worth the price I paid. The early editions of the Geneva Bible should be in every library, especially church libraries. Note that the chapters are in Roman numerals but that is no problem until you get to Psalms because there are 150 chapters. If you are not familiar with numerals, you may need to make a small chart to place in the front for reference. November 30, 2012

poor quality printing The description of the 1560 Geneva Bible states that it, "Features clear, legible type throughout". I just received a copy of the leather bound addition and since there are thousands of missing letters throughout all the text, it is impossible to understand so therefore it does NOT feature clear and legible type throughout. I have no problem reading and understanding 1560 era english as long as all the letters and words are present. This product(at least the copy that I was sent) falls far short of being, "a quality product" and nowhere near being worth the discounted price I paid for it(its not even worth the $20 shipping I paid). Perhaps the printers, should consider changing the ink cartridges in their fax machines once in a while or purchasing new machines from a company that produces top quality machines. Maybe the owner of the original copy of the bible should also consider new fax machines? I was very unhappy upon receiving this item and will return it. Steer clear of this one! November 26, 2012

Wow .... We really cannot take for granted the many wonders of this age of technology given the low cost of reproducing high quality editions of facsimile Bibles that shaped history. This 1560 facsimile edition of the Geneva Bible is a treasure in so many ways. It's probably the most controversial Bible of all time due to the marginal notes that kings wanted censored and popes wanted burned. This edition is better than what's in a museum, because this book can be handled, enjoyed, and studied. No white cloth mittens required with a nervous curator with those penetrating eyes burning holes in the back of your neck. For those who have been in a rare book room of a serious library, you know what I'm talking about. August 7, 2012