-First Edition Geneva New Testament*

B, 1560; First edition New Testament version of Geneva Bible translated from Hebrew and Greek

Notes

The 1560 New Testament, also known as the Geneva Bible New Testament, represents a significant milestone in the history of English translations of the Bible. Published in Geneva during a time of religious and political upheaval, this edition reflects the theological perspectives of Protestant reformers and the spirit of the Reformation. Notably, it was one of the first English Bibles to be translated directly from the original Greek and Hebrew texts, rather than from the Latin Vulgate. The 1560 New Testament, with its emphasis on clarity and accessibility, played a crucial role in spreading Protestant ideals and shaping English religious discourse during a pivotal period of religious transformation in Europe.

Description

Black leather rebound,  title page and entire text original, browning due to age on paper, very good condition.