1560 GENEVA BIBLE JEHOVAH IEHOUAH Watchtower Research 1St Edition Mayflower

Description: Here is a very rare facsimile beautiful Bible from of the very First Edition First Printing of the 1560 GENEVA Bible [as noted at the Divine Name Bible Exhibit at Brooklyn Bethel]. The Bible that was brought over on the Mayflower to America. [See "A Bible Exhibit That Glorifies Jehovah's Name" [At jwbroadcasting]. This Bible has the Divine Name Jehovah written as "IEHOUAH" in Psalm 83 : 18 and Exodus 6:3 - The footnote at Exodus 6:3 says that God's NAME means we are confident that HE will perform all his promises. This Bible is written in beautiful Gothic Roman script. The Geneva Bible was produced by a group of religious refugees who fled repression and possible execution in England when Mary Tudor came to power in 1553. These scholars were welcomed into Geneva’s Protestant community. With a well-established printing industry and an interest in Bible reading, Geneva was a place where Bible translation and production flourished.The Geneva Bible, translated by William Whittingham and his assistants, appeared in 1560. Soon people were eagerly reading it in England. Easier to read than Bibles produced prior to it, this was the first Bible in English to contain numbered verse divisions, a system that is universally used today. Also included were running heads—a few key words at the top of each page to help readers find specific passages in the text below. In addition, rather than using the heavy Gothic typeface that was modeled on written script, a clear typeface similar to what is still preferred in English Bibles today was generally used.Earlier Bibles, designed for reading from church lecterns, had been produced in the large and cumbersome folio size. The Geneva Bible was a handy edition about half the size of the folio volumes. This smaller Bible was not only well suited to personal reading and study but also far more affordable. The Geneva Bible translators gave particular attention to retaining the flavor and sense of the original Hebrew. God’s name, Jehovah, appeared in a few places, including Exodus 6:3; 17:5; and Psalm 83:18. Words that the translators considered to be necessary additions were shown in italics, and text that had been added for grammatical clarity appeared in square brackets.The Geneva Bible quickly became established as the official translation in Scotland. It was also widely used in England and is thought to be the translation taken by the Pilgrims on their famous 1620 voyage to what is now the United States. The Geneva Bible was taken to other British colonies—including the most distant, New Zealand. There, in 1845 a copy became part of the collection of Governor Sir George Grey. The Contentious Marginal NotesThe extensive annotations in the Geneva Bible contributed to its enduring popularity among its readers. These were provided because the translators realized that the Bible had ‘hard places,’ or parts that were difficult to understand. Such marginal notes were not new. Tyndale had used them in his 1534 “New Testament.” Besides the marginal notes, the Geneva Bible contained illustrations, prefaces, and maps—all designed to enhance understanding. Bound with the text were genealogical tables, summaries, and even a section encouraging daily Bible reading.Although they acknowledged the excellence of the translation in private, the hierarchy of the Church of England publicly objected to it because they considered the tone of the marginal notes to be radical. Matthew Parker, then Archbishop of Canterbury, called them “diverse prejudicial notes.” King James I considered the notes to be “very partial, untrue, seditious.” No wonder, since some of the notes challenged the “divine right” of kings! The Demise of the Geneva BibleIn 1604, King James authorized a new translation, hoping to rid England forever of the Geneva Bible. Theological historian Alister McGrath states that “the greatest obstacle faced by the King James Version as it sought to establish itself in the seventeenth century was the continuing popularity of the Geneva Bible.” For many years the Geneva Bible was preferred by the public, and it remained the official Bible in Scotland. New editions continued to appear until 1644.The British and Foreign Bible Society observed that an “examination of [the] King James’ Bible of 1611 shows that its translators . . . were influenced more by the Geneva than by any other English version.” Many innovations in presentation and renderings of the Geneva Bible were incorporated in the King James Version, including such distinct phrases as “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth” and “Solomon in all his glory.”—Ecclesiastes 12:1; Matthew 6:29. An Enduring InfluenceAlthough eventually superseded by the Authorized Version, or King James Version, the Geneva Bible occupies an important place in literary history. Not only did it set new standards in translation and presentation but it remains a vital link in the chain of revision of English Bibles. It promoted Bible reading and study among a wide range of people who otherwise might not have had access to it.By paving the way for the King James Bible, the Geneva Bible also ensured that certain Bible phrases made their way into literature and the English language. So although the Geneva Bible may for the most part be forgotten, it has certainly left its mark. It is not unusual for early English language Bibles from the 1500"s & 1600"s to sell for over $100,000. A pristine copy is very difficult to find and the more complete the text and binding the more expensive. There are fewer than 50 complete 1560 First Edition Geneva Bibles known to exist. This reproduction has many illustrations and includes the Apocrypha as well as many footnotes. [Bible measures 10" x 7 1/2" x 3"]. We also offer several other Historical Bible facsimiles such as: 1526 Tyndale NT Bible1534 Luther Bible1537 Matthew's Tyndale Bible1388 Wycliffe Bible1560 Geneva Bible1640 Bay Psalm1455 Gutenberg Bible1841 English Hexapla1611 King James Bible10th century Aleppo Codex 4th century Codex Vatinacus And much more including many ORIGINAL Bible leafs from Geneva and King James Bibles. We also have over 200 different Bible Translations from the 19th to 21st century. To All Collectors of Watchtower Publications: Welcome to our bookstore / museum: WTArchive, a source of Watchtower memorabilia, historical Bibles, books, and research. Since the "Proclaimers" book came out in 1993 the desire to have a personal library or museum of Watchtower items has grown. We offer here on eBay hundreds of historical Bibles, both original and as facsimiles, such as the Gutenberg Bible, Tyndale and about 250 others. We also offer many original Bible leafs that are hundreds of years old. 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