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Publication Location: Geneva
Year: 1560

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The Geneva Bible was the first lay study Bible, written in the vernacular, portable, affordable, and designed with cross-references and explanatory notes for self-study. It was the Bible of Shakespeare, of the Puritans, of settlers in the colonies of New England, and of Scotland. The popularity of the Geneva Bible made its verse divisions endure to this day.

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Theme(s): Religious Studies, History of the Book, History, Literature
Chronological Period: 16th century
Geographical Region(s): Europe, Switzerland, England
Resource Type: Book