Geneva Bible Ruled in Red

5B, Red lined bible to include the Apocrypha, 34 pages of Genealogy, wood cuts included.

Description

The Geneva Bible was first published in 1560 and quickly became one of the most influential English translations of the Scriptures before the King James Version of 1611. It was produced by English Protestant scholars who had fled to Geneva, Switzerland, during Queen Mary I’s reign, and it was notable for its accessibility to ordinary readers.

The “red-lined” Geneva Bible refers to special editions in which the words of Christ were printed in red ink to distinguish them from the rest of the text. This feature made it easier for readers to identify the direct sayings of Jesus, highlighting His voice within the narrative. While later Bibles—most famously the 20th-century “Red Letter” editions of the King James Bible—popularized this practice, the Geneva Bible’s red-lined versions were among the earliest to introduce it.

In addition to this visual feature, the Geneva Bible was admired for its clear translation, extensive marginal notes, and study helps, which made it a household favorite among early Protestants, Puritans, and even the Pilgrims who carried it to

Notes

Beautiful brown leather rebound, intact with beautiful red lines, very fine condition.