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
Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(4.5 out of 5 stars)
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4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Colin Row (Reading, PA), November 10, 2009
I just received this yesterday and I really love it. It takes a few minutes to get used to the obsolete spelling but it is highly readable for all that. Occasionally a word or part of a word is a bit faded but this is almost certainly due to the source material as this is a facsimile. The pages are printed on a parchment like paper, which is perfect. This beautiful book is worth every penny (and more) of the 39.99 price.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Lloyd Glazer (Marietta, PA), October 30, 2009
Many months ago, I started to question the newer translations of the Bible so I looked for something very old and more original without learning Greek, Latin, etc. The 1560 Geneva Bible seems to be the book of my choice. I grew up with a King James Version that my Grandmother gave me back in 1965 and have been reading it ever since. I tried several newer translations and realized it felt like soft talk as to not offend anyone instead of telling the hard truth of the Gospel the way it was in the beginning. The Geneva 1560 is dificult at first because of the Old English and Roman Numerals however, once learned, it's a delight as an older comparison tool to find truth.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Terrence Cassidy (Brookhaven, PA), July 16, 2009
In getting to the meaning of God's word in the
language of today back to its true source ths and 1917 Scofield KJV are outstanding resource
and guide to our reason to give thanks for our
salvation
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by James Jones (Rockport, IN), July 07, 2009
This bible laid the ground work for all study bibles that have been printed. Those who helped produced this bible should be commended for their commitment of getting God's word into the hands of the people so they could see for themselves if what was being taught in their day was scriptural based or the teachings of flawed men. As the King James Bible was a blessing to generations of God people, this too at one time was the instrument that God used to melt hearts and instruct the world in the way of Salvation. The commentary help God people to understand and explain the scriptures. It had to have been a help to God minister in preparing their sermons for God's people. This facsimile edition allows us to see what some of the early settlers of our nation used to gain strength to endure the hardships of living in the new world.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Leslie Johnson (St.petersburg, FL), July 06, 2009
I purchased this Bible for my boyfriend after he expressed and interest in it. He was thrilled with it.
2.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Willis Rynerson (Salt Lake City, UT), May 19, 2009
Getting use to the language and some of the letters that are a bit different then what we are use to today, took a bit of time, other than that it is interesting to use and learn from. The added chapters in here aren't much use to me for I have never read them before and what I read isn't impressive.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Mark Tross (Rio Rancho, NM), February 27, 2009
My ancestors came in on the Mayflower and this is The Book they used to establish their Plymouth Plantation in New England. I'm totally pleased with the excellence of this work, it forces you to think and because It's God's Living Word, I look forward to seeing what He has for us Today and in our future. Thanks to CBD for only giving us God's Best ALL the time!
Shalom,
Rev. Mark F. Tross
Rio Rancho North Foursquare/Gladstone Church/Ekklesia Outreach
http://simplechurchfellowship.weebly.com
http://mykkim.com - Co-Host of Dewey's Daily Cup & NM News & Views on KKIM-AM, FM and on the internet.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by josh (ft worth tx), February 04, 2009
It is a good replication. It is not ancient or old English it is middle English. The pages are a bit thin but for being and representing what it represents it is an amazing Bible.
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