The Geneva Bible: 1560 Edition

Description: The Geneva Bible: 1560 Edition The Lockman Foundation and Johnson, Stephen Product Overview Get the first English Bible ever to be translated from the original languages―Greek and Hebrew. This is an exact facsimile of the Geneva Bible, which means you get an exact copy of the original (including margin notes from the translators!).Original Translation. Original Commentary. Original Illustrations. If you are looking for one of the most original Bibles―this is it! Use this Bible as your main translation, next to another version, or simply as a must-have keepsake from Christian history!Key Features of the Geneva Bible Then and NowThe 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 and offered for the first time "study resources" to make the Bible easier to understand. Enjoy these key features:THEN (What made this Bible revolutionary then still makes it valuable now) Format:Text printed in readable roman typeDivision of the text into numbered verses and includes cross-referencesItalic type used for words not in the original languagesComes with the Apocrypha (like most Bibles printed before 1800)Extra Resources: Extensive textual and explanatory commentary placed in the marginsWords/phrases displayed at the heads of pages to promote Scripture memorizationOver 30 maps and woodcuts illustrating biblical scenes, including labeled diagrams of the Ark of the Covenant, Tabernacle, and more.NOW (Find out why this particular version of the Geneva Bible is a top pick)Clear Facsimile―This is a copy, yet it is still easy to read Original and Authentic―Complete, original commentary, maps and woodcut illustrationsAdded Context―Solid overviews and an in-depth introduction to the Geneva BibleQuality―includes ribbon markers, sewn binding, and more!Enjoy Seeing Original Illustrations from the Geneva BibleNot all modern Bibles include illustrations. Yet, the Geneva Bible of 1560 did! It was created so both the common people and church leaders could deepen their understanding of the Bible―and included labeled diagrams and maps!Please note: This is a facsimile. It will not include a Strong's concordance or other modern features. Yet with commentary in the margins, this revolutionary "study Bible" still holds incredible insights for modern readers.Fascinating Facts About The Geneva BibleQueen Mary's (1553-1558) persecution of her Protestant subjects caused many to flee to the continent to avoid imprisonment or execution. Geneva, Switzerland soon became a center for Protestant biblical scholarship. It was there that a group of the movement's leading lights gathered to undertake a fresh translation of the Scriptures into English: The Geneva Bible.It was the first Bible to include many "study" features, including margin commentary, verses, readable roman type, and more. It was even a quarter of the size of most Bibles at the time, making it easy to carry around!The Pilgrims brought it with them on the Mayflower's perilous voyage to religious freedom.It would have been the version John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's Progress, would have read. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tyndale House Publishers; Leather edition (November 1, 2007) Language ‏ : ‎ English Leather Bound ‏ : ‎ 1280 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1598562134 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 32 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.62 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 2.2 x 10.2 inches Best Sellers Rank: #3,518,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #19,996 in Christian Bibles (Books) #42,688 in Christian Bible Study (Books) #19,996 in Christian Bibles (Books) #42,688 in Christian Bible Study (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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