Geneva Bible 1595

$5,950.00
By Moons Rare Books

B, Geneva Bible, 1595

Notes

The Geneva Bible of 1595, holds significant historical importance as one of the earliest English translations of the Bible. First published in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation, it was the product of English exiles fleeing religious persecution under Queen Mary I. Notable for its extensive footnotes and annotations, the Geneva Bible aimed to provide clarity and interpretation to readers, reflecting the theological views of its time. Its publication marked a pivotal moment in the democratization of biblical knowledge, as it was the first widely available English Bible to include chapter and verse divisions. The Geneva Bible's influence persisted for centuries, shaping English Protestantism and leaving an enduring legacy on subsequent translations of the Bible.

Description

Size: 8 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 2 1/2 inches 

Brown leather bound with gold tooling around front and back edges and spine, black title band on spine, The name, "John Haigh family bible" inscribed on the front cover in black, family genealogy on inside front pages, tight, good condition aside from a small leather tear on front.

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