The Geneva Bible
Posted By Ismenio On 5. February 2009 @ 16:44 In Bliblical research, Bibles, Curiosities (Did you know?) | No Comments
The King James Bible is widely known but not many people know about a very important English translation that preceded it: the Geneva Bible from 1560. Actually, in 1604, King James authorized a new translation, hoping to rid England forever of the Geneva Bible. It was was produced by a group of religious refugees who ran from England to escape repression (maybe even execution!). They went to a protestant community in Geneva (thus the name). I was fortunate enough to acquire a rare original copy, printed in 1607! That was at least a couple of years before the the King James was first published.
I especially enjoy it because it features the divine name, Jehovah, in an archaic English form. Below are some pictures of it. It is not in great shape though as you can see.
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Article printed from Ismenio’s random notes: http://blog.ismenio.com
URL to article: http://blog.ismenio.com/2009/02/05/the-geneva-bible/
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