The Bible That Was Lost And Is Found - Bigelow, John
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The Bible That Was Lost And Is Found is a non-fiction book written by John Bigelow. The book explores the fascinating story of a rare and valuable Bible that was lost for nearly 150 years and then rediscovered in a small town in New York State. The Bible is a first edition King James Version, printed in 1611, and is one of only a handful of surviving copies in the world. The book tells the story of how the Bible was discovered by a local historian named John Gilmary Shea in the mid-19th century. Shea stumbled upon the Bible in the attic of a house in the town of Fishkill, and recognized its…mehr

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The Bible That Was Lost And Is Found is a non-fiction book written by John Bigelow. The book explores the fascinating story of a rare and valuable Bible that was lost for nearly 150 years and then rediscovered in a small town in New York State. The Bible is a first edition King James Version, printed in 1611, and is one of only a handful of surviving copies in the world. The book tells the story of how the Bible was discovered by a local historian named John Gilmary Shea in the mid-19th century. Shea stumbled upon the Bible in the attic of a house in the town of Fishkill, and recognized its significance immediately. He spent years researching the Bible's history and provenance, and eventually published a book about it in 1861. The Bible's journey from its printing in 1611 to its discovery in Fishkill is also explored in the book. Bigelow delves into the history of the King James Version, the printing process used at the time, and the political and religious factors that influenced its creation. He also examines the Bible's ownership history, tracing its path from the printing press to the hands of various collectors and scholars over the centuries. Throughout the book, Bigelow weaves together a compelling narrative that combines history, religion, and mystery. He explores the Bible's cultural significance and its enduring influence on Western society, and raises questions about the role of rare books and manuscripts in preserving our cultural heritage. Overall, The Bible That Was Lost And Is Found is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in history, religion, or rare books. It offers a unique glimpse into the world of antiquarian book collecting and the enduring power of the King James Version.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.