Geneva Bible 1599

5B, Old Testament 1599 New Testament 1633 Rebound binding

Description

The Geneva Bible (first published in 1560) was one of the most influential English translations of the Scriptures during the Reformation era. Produced by Protestant scholars who had fled to Geneva, Switzerland, to escape persecution under Queen Mary I of England, it became the household Bible of English-speaking Protestants for nearly a century. Known for its clear, accessible language and extensive marginal notes, the Geneva Bible made the text understandable to common readers and emphasized themes of faith, personal responsibility, and resistance to tyranny.

It was the first English Bible to use verse numbers throughout and included maps, illustrations, and study aids that made it both practical and educational. Its commentary often reflected a strong Protestant and Calvinist perspective, which sometimes clashed with the authority of the monarchy. For this reason, it was beloved by Puritans and Pilgrims, many of whom carried it to America on the Mayflower.

Although later overshadowed by the King James Version (1611), the Geneva Bible left a lasting legacy in shaping English language, religious thought, and the democratic ideals of individual

Notes

Beautiful brown leather with gold tooling front, back, and spine, four raised bands with burgundy title plate, gold dates on bottom of spine, intact with beautiful handwritten notes on blank pages, fine condition.