1574 Bishops Bible Folio (Third Folio Edition - Heavily Illustrated)
The 1574 Bishops' Bible is a significant translation of the Bible into English, and only 35 years into the timeline of English Bible printing legally produced in England. The 1574 was produced during a period of intense religious conflict and religious transformation in England. It was the 3rd version of the earlier Bishops' Bible folio, first published in 1568 and then 1572.
The Historical Context of the Bishops' Bible: The Bishops' Bible was commissioned by the Church of England to serve as a counter to the Geneva Bible, which was popular among Puritans and dissenters. The Geneva Bible included extensive commentary that often criticized the monarchy and the established church. The Bishops' Bible sought to establish doctrinal alignment more closely with Anglican doctrine, emphasizing the authority of the Church and the monarchy. It was intended to unify the English church under a single, consistent biblical text. The Bishops' Bible contributed to the development of the English language and literature, influencing later translations, including the King James Version, which would become the most widely used English Bible in history, to this very day. Read More
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1574 Bishops Bible Folio (Third Folio Edition - Heavily Illustrated)
Binding : Full Leather Binding
Measures : 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 in | 36.8 x 24.1 cm
Language : English
Published : London
Subject : Holy Bible
Year Printed : 1574 (3rd Folio)
Original/Facsimile : Original
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