Brown's Bible . The Self- Interpreting Bible
Brown , John1826
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The tiltle page of this magnificent volume reads - 'The Self-Interpreting Bible , containing the Old and New Testaments , with references and illustrations ; an exact summary of the several Books ; a paraphrase on the most obscure or important parts ; an analysis of the contents of each chapter ; to which are annexed -an extensive introduction , explanatory notes , evangelical reflections , etc. Embellished with forty beautiful engravings '.Belonging to the Hendersons' , this Bible has personal details of the family ; births and deaths , recorded on the front pages . The Henderson family are descended from Alexander Henderson , M . A . Chaplain to King Charles I . The dates listed are from 1792-1969 . Connections can be made with Sir Walter Scott and Robert Adam through marriage .Rev . John Brown , the author ; was the Minister of the Gospel at Haddington , a member of the Synod and a Professor of Divinity , known for his learning and piety . He was also classed as a Divine , a theological writer - with standards on faith , doctrine , worship and spirituality .
Main title:
Brown's Bible . The Self- Interpreting Bible / by The Late Rev. John Brown .
Imprint:
London : J . McGowan and Son ; 1826 .
Collation:
1000p. : frontspiece , illus. , appendix ; 43.5cm .
Local class:
4 / HEN OS
Language:
English
BRN:
3421266