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The self-interpreting Bible : containing the Old and New Testaments according to the Authorized version

Title
The self-interpreting Bible : containing the Old and New Testaments according to the Authorized version / with an introduction, marginal references and illustrations, a summary of the several books, an analysis of each chapter, a paraphrase and evangelical reflections upon the most important passages, and numerous explanatory notes, by John Brown ; and the text more fully elucidated by upwards of eight thousand explanatory and critical notes, and introductory and concluding observations on each book, by Henry Cooke.
Publication
London : Blackie & Son, [186-]

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1871 ed: pts 1-11; 1860 ed: pts. 12, 14-22TextRestricted use Arents BIP+ (Bible. English 1860) 85-33 1871 ed: pts 1-11; 1860 ed: pts. 12, 14-22Schwarzman Building - Arents Collection Room 328
1860 ed: pts. 23-46TextRestricted use Arents BIP+ (Bible. English 1860) 85-33 1860 ed: pts. 23-46Schwarzman Building - Arents Collection Room 328

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Additional Authors
  • Brown, John, 1722-1787.
  • Cooke, H. (Henry), 1788-1868.
  • Greatbach, G. (George)
  • Radclyffe, Edward, 1810-1863.
  • Leighton, John, 1822-1912.
Description
46 pts. ([4], lii, 1348, 56 p., [48] leaves of plates) : ill.; 33 cm.
Alternative Title
Brown's self interpreting Bible.
Subjects
Note
  • Each part in the original illustrated tan or pink paper covers, as issued, with title: Brown's self interpreting Bible / with numerous additional notes by Henry Cooke. Pages [1-4] (1st group), including t.p., issued with pt. 45; p. i-lii issued with pts. 43-45. Pts. 43-46 have "Notice" of J.W. Thompson's offer to bind subscribers' copies pasted on front cover.
  • Illustrations: Cover design by H. Leichton after Luke Limner (i.e. John Leighton); full-page steel etchings by George Greatbach, Edward Radclyffe and others, after various artists; "Family register" with 4 p. of border designs by John J. Crew after John Leighton.
  • "A complete index, and concise dictionary of the Holy Bible": 56 p. at end.
Call Number
Arents BIP+ (Bible. English 1860) 85-33
OCLC
NYPG85-B15156
Title
The self-interpreting Bible : containing the Old and New Testaments according to the Authorized version / with an introduction, marginal references and illustrations, a summary of the several books, an analysis of each chapter, a paraphrase and evangelical reflections upon the most important passages, and numerous explanatory notes, by John Brown ; and the text more fully elucidated by upwards of eight thousand explanatory and critical notes, and introductory and concluding observations on each book, by Henry Cooke.
Imprint
London : Blackie & Son, [186-] (Glasgow : W.G. Blackie and Co., Printers)
Local Note
Arents copy incomplete: pts. 1-11 and 13 wanting.
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Added Author
Brown, John, 1722-1787.
Cooke, H. (Henry), 1788-1868.
Greatbach, G. (George)
Radclyffe, Edward, 1810-1863.
Leighton, John, 1822-1912.
Added Title
Brown's self interpreting Bible.
Research Call Number
Arents BIP+ (Bible. English 1860) 85-33
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