{"product_id":"geneva-bible-oe-the-bible-of-the-protestant-reformation-9781598562125","title":"Geneva Bible-OE: The Bible of the Protestant Reformation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bible of the Protestant Reformation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixteenth century English Protestant scholars were determined to make the scriptures understandable to common people, so that, as William Tyndale famously put it, the boy that driveth the plough should know more of the scriptures than the educated man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, Queen 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, beginning in 1556.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1560, the Geneva Bible s popularity kept it in print until 1644 long after the advent of the Authorized Version (a.k.a. King James Version). It was an English Bible that met the needs of both clergy and laity. Perhaps the Geneva Bible s greatest contribution was its commentary, which under girded the emerging practice of sermonizing and helped foster scripture literacy. The Geneva Bible was the first to feature many innovations in the field of Bible publishing: \u003cbr\u003e Text printed in readable roman type; 7 pt. type\u003cbr\u003e Smyth sewn\u003cbr\u003e Division of the text into numbered verses\u003cbr\u003e Italic type used for words not in the original languages\u003cbr\u003e Marks placed over the accented syllables to aid in pronouncing proper names\u003cbr\u003e Extensive textual and explanatory commentary placed in the margins\u003cbr\u003e Words\/phrases displayed at the heads of pages to promote scripture memorization\u003cbr\u003e Maps and woodcuts illustrating biblical scenes included\u003cbr\u003e Sold in a variety of sizes so many people could afford a household Bible\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Geneva Bible accompanied English settlers voyaging to the new world. 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 \u003ci\u003eMayflower s\u003c\/i\u003e perilous voyage to religious freedom. The Geneva Bible stands as a landmark in the history of English Bible translation. Hendrickson s facsimile reproduces one of the finest existing copies of the 1560 Geneva Bible. Using quality materials and crafted to last, Bible collectors and anyone interested in the history of the English Bible will treasure this volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQ. Does the Geneva Bible come with the Apochrypha?\u003cbr\u003eA. Yes, like most Bibles printed before 1800, the Geneva Bible comes with the Apocrypha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ. Will it come with a concordance using Strong s numbers?\u003cbr\u003eA. Hendrickson's 1560 Geneva Bible is a facsimile of an original copy of the book. Therefore it will \u003cb\u003enot \u003c\/b\u003einclude modern features such as a concordance with Strong's numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hendrickson Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598562125\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 7.50w x 2.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristian Retailing\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/08\/2007 pg. 19\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBible Version:\u003c\/b\u003e Other English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Green\/Sand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Cloth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePage Edge Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique Cream\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBible Portion:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete Without Apocrypha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBible Type:\u003c\/b\u003e General Use","brand":"Hendrickson Bibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36661329428636,"sku":"9781598562125","price":59.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_4f3bfb38-23fc-4eea-a71b-5b4a9ac8594b.jpg?v=1603899190","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/geneva-bible-oe-the-bible-of-the-protestant-reformation-9781598562125","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}