To All Getting The New Geneva Bible

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bob said:
I received my copy (geunine leather) about a week ago. I guess I must have ordered mine at the right time, for I ordered it and received it three days later!

I've read several chapters from it and am glad that I made the purchace. It truly is a very nice edition.

The only item that bothered me was the inclusion of the list of donors. Not only are the names of the businesses listed, but also included is a brief advertising blurb, as well as phone numbers and websites. Not being familiar with a couple of the businesses, I typed in the addresses and it opened up a photo of bikini-clad woman lounging on the deck of a ship.

Evidently the publisher anticipated the grouchy folks as myself, for they spent a page explaining their reasoning for including the list, referencing an 18th century publication that listed the monetary donors. I would have preferred a separate brochure that listed such information rather than having advertising blurbs in the front of my Bible.
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The list of donors bothered me after some thought. At first it seemed like a good idea, but as you have found by the bikini wearing girls, it may not have been.

~JM~
 
I need to order me one. I received the American Vision or whatever catalog/magazine with it for the Christmas season & it had that.
 
Blueridge reformer said:
Whoever is first to recieve thiers please post and let us know how you feel about things like, paper quality, fit and finish, quality of leather and any other things that might be helpfull. I know that some are supposed to be shipped this week. Give us a heads up when you get yours!
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We are quite happy with ours in all regards! Though I personally could do without the cross on the front cover. Not even sure why it bothers me...just does, but since hubby has it in his Bible case, the cover is not visible!

Hope you enjoy yours
:2cents:
 
Mine arrived in Texas just before I did for leave. I used it for Church yesterday and was reading it today. Never read the Geneva Bible before and am very pleased with its readability.

I tend to be less plussed by things that others are. I'm very happy with it.
 
I have read the N.T. through in mine as well as the first five of the OT. Overall, it has been a joy to read. I will still hang on to my A.V though!
 
This from Tim Ewing Concerning my email to him some time ago, which is pretty much what Bruce stated:

I gave him this link so He has read this thread:


Thanks, I read through the entire thread.


Roe is a term that means Deer so it is not a typo...it occurs four times in the Geneva Bible. I searched the entire text of our Geneva Bible and could not locate the word "Cod" so I don't believe that typo exists.

Thanks,
Tim Ewing
 
OK, I've read through this entire thread and am somewhat fascinated by all the discussion.

But, I must confess, I'm completely in the dark here. Why all the fuss over the 1599 Geneva Bible? What am I missing? Why is this particular Bible special?

Someone please fill me in...
 
bookslover said:
OK, I've read through this entire thread and am somewhat fascinated by all the discussion.

But, I must confess, I'm completely in the dark here. Why all the fuss over the 1599 Geneva Bible? What am I missing? Why is this particular Bible special?

Someone please fill me in...
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Only a few things - this is rather incomplete, but

It was THE English Bible prior to King James's getting his knickers in a twist over the notes, particularly those that indicated that a King was not above the Law - that denied the notion of the divine right of kings, which Jamie-boy was rather fond of. He therefore ordered a new version to be made with no notes at all - this became the KJV (or AV, to be proper).

It's a Textus Receptus -based translation... and that's a good thing ;)... and it is a faithful one by men who were all without a doubt Reformed in doctrine and practice.

The notes, written by Calvin, Knox, Whittingham, etc., give an excellent summary of brief Reformed comment. This is the chief value, for many (including me).

This was the Bible of the Pilgrims, as it were - Bradford quotes from it, and other indications are that this is the one they carried across (probably because they carried it over to Holland in 1608-9, when the AV had not yet been published).
 
toddpedlar said:
Only a few things - this is rather incomplete, but

It was THE English Bible prior to King James's getting his knickers in a twist over the notes, particularly those that indicated that a King was not above the Law - that denied the notion of the divine right of kings, which Jamie-boy was rather fond of. He therefore ordered a new version to be made with no notes at all - this became the KJV (or AV, to be proper).

It's a Textus Receptus -based translation... and that's a good thing ;)... and it is a faithful one by men who were all without a doubt Reformed in doctrine and practice.

The notes, written by Calvin, Knox, Whittingham, etc., give an excellent summary of brief Reformed comment. This is the chief value, for many (including me).

This was the Bible of the Pilgrims, as it were - Bradford quotes from it, and other indications are that this is the one they carried across (probably because they carried it over to Holland in 1608-9, when the AV had not yet been published).
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Thanks, Todd (my middle name, by the way). This helps explain why it took the AV about 50 years to catch on after it was published in 1611. I wonder what the KJV-o folks think of the 1599 Geneva? Probably better not to ask...
 
Christmas Time !!!! :up:

BertMulder said:
I already have THE Geneva, facsimile edition. Little hard to read though, not because of the old script, but because of the letter size. Hope this one wil be better.

Also excited today because I received, as a present, the Acts of the Synod of Dordt 1618-1619 (is also available on the web, in Dutch of course)

Have also the Haak Bible, which is an English translation of the Dutch Staten Bijbel, complete with annotations.

And today received in the mail the History of Protestantism by Rev. J.A. Wylie, LLD. Another real treasure, although it does not measure up to the above.
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Got one for Christmas but am returning it

My wife gave me one for Christmas, but after we were looking through it, we were very turned off by all the advertisers in the front...plugs for thier business, phone numbers and web addresses. I was really turned of to say the least. Someone commented that they did something similar when it was originally published, but the people who gave to help make it happen were printed on a seperate document. That would have been more acceptable.

One person said they clicked on one of the links for CruiseOne (or OneCruse) - one of the sponsors, and found a bikini clad woman right on the front of the webpage. Is this the type of thing Tolle Leg wants to be associated with??
 
Yes, in E-Sword. Online Bible has it as well I believe. My Bibleworks 7 has it.

PC Study Bible does NOT have it. Oddly enough, they do have the Geneva Study Notes. Go figure.
 
Another misprint...

Mat 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel the Prophet, set in the holy place (let him that readeth consider it.)


The Restoration Project printing (the recent one) says, "David the Prophet". :um:
 
The disappointment expressed in this thread reminds me of a remark of Derek Kidner in his Commentary on Genesis, when Jacob thought he had taken Rachael to wife and to bed, but awoke with Leah:

This is a miniature of our disillusionment, experienced from Eden onwards.​

Everything falls short of our expectations; only Heaven, and our Savior, will not disappoint us.

Steve
 
Jerusalem Blade said:
The disappointment expressed in this thread reminds me of a remark of Derek Kidner in his Commentary on Genesis, when Jacob thought he had taken Rachael to wife and to bed, but awoke with Leah:

This is a miniature of our disillusionment, experienced from Eden onwards.​

Everything falls short of our expectations; only Heaven, and our Savior, will not disappoint us.

Steve
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:amen:
 
Another Typo!

Genesis 27:40

in the Geneva it's word.

Genesis 27:40 (KJV) And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.

I will be calling VF to return our copy, (if I can ever get through) not only because of the typos, but hubby's Bible is literally falling apart, pages are coming apart! :um:
I don't think John:knox: would approve! :think:
 
lv1nothr said:
Genesis 27:40

in the Geneva it's word.

Genesis 27:40 (KJV) And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.

I will be calling VF to return our copy, (if I can ever get through) not only because of the typos, but hubby's Bible is literally falling apart, pages are coming apart! :um:
I don't think John:knox: would approve! :think:
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According to the First Edition Errata this was intentional and is not an error. I must admit that is a little confusing.

Same goes for Matt 24:15, which LadyFlynt spoke of earlier.
 
I appreciate the link to the official TL "errata" page.

I hope they make a full and complete listing of all the corrections they plan to make/have made.

It is also helpful to have a list of the more egregious mistakes of the "original" so folks can know the difference.

And as I pointed out at least once above, certain words are old and unfamilar, but folks think they are errors when they aren't--like "roe".
 
Hay:

I hope not! Red letter editions are Dispensational in nature, "Words of Christ in red." If we put the Words of Christ in red, then the whole Bible should be red letter!

The words of Peter, Paul, Luke, etc are just as authoritative as the actual words of Christ.

Blessings,

-CH
 
Question: I am going to buy a Geneva Bible. Is there any advangtage to buying the leather-bound edition over the hardback edition?

I don't intend to use it as my pulpit Bible. I'm not buying it so much as a study Bible either. I just want to read it........and I don't want to read it online either.

Question two: Which seller is offering it as the least expensive price?
 
CalvinandHodges said:
The words of Peter, Paul, Luke, etc are just as authoritative as the actual words of Christ.
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<GASP!> No, REALLY?

It seems that whenever I suggest such things (by saying that I don't like 'red letter bibles', for the reason you specify) that's the reaction I get. "Why aren't Christ's words more important?" People seem not to think about the implications of their holding to a "red letters count more" position.
 
Ivan said:
Question: I am going to buy a Geneva Bible. Is there any advangtage to buying the leather-bound edition over the hardback edition?

I don't intend to use it as my pulpit Bible. I'm not buying it so much as a study Bible either. I just want to read it........and I don't want to read it online either.

Question two: Which seller is offering it as the least expensive price?
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Brother Ivan,

If I had it to do over again I would have bought the hardbound. I have leather one and I was able to purchase one of the limited calfskin editions at a greatly discounted price of which I've stored. I bought my leather bound one from American Vision. The apologetics group has them as well. Brother Jerry Johnson does a great work over there and I highly reccomend him and the Apologetics group. In comparing prices at various places I haven't noticed a great deal of difference.
Hope you are well today dear brother.
 
CalvinandHodges said:
Hay:

I hope not! Red letter editions are Dispensational in nature, "Words of Christ in red." If we put the Words of Christ in red, then the whole Bible should be red letter!

The words of Peter, Paul, Luke, etc are just as authoritative as the actual words of Christ.

Blessings,

-CH
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:agree:

Is the whole Bible infallible or only the "red" parts?
 
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