Description
JOHN 1:1-45 Title + LUKE 24:31-53. “The Word of Life”. Geneva Bible, printed in London by Robert Barker, 1606. Copious notes. Reference: Herbert 285. Quarto: 8.2″ x 6.0″. Ruled-in-Red, gold-gilt edges. On fine linen rag. FINE condition overall; small burn hole between vv 1:3 and 1:4, and between the lines at v 1:43. Full headings and nearly full red headlines (see pics). COA on premium “gold leaf” paper w. gold seal. GENERAL TITLE LEAF TO BIBLE (last pictured) NOT INCLUDED. The opening verses in John’s Gospel, “In the beginning was the Word . . .” intentionally echo and recall the opening verses in Genesis, “In the beginning God created . . .” John’s entire gospel prelude, 1:1-18, is happily included in this leaf. Note the juxtaposition between this opening and Luke’s ending.
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