Physical description
A large antique black leather bound Illustrated National Family Holy Bible with the Commentaries of Scott and Henry. It is a thick folio with beveled edges, all edges gilt, brass trim, clasps and catches. The title, Holy Bible is printed in an indented star shaped decorative surround, around the edges of the letters in the middle of the front cover. an antique 19th-century edition edited by the Scottish theologian Rev. John Eadie. The spine has four bands across it with Holy Bible printed in gold lettering at the top. The beautifully coloured Title Page is very decorative all over with red, dark green, black and white patterns. Opposite is a black and white plate depicting Moses in his basket in the bulrushes with his mother hiding behind him. There is a plain black and white title page too with full details, including publisher and other details. Following this is an Introduction to the Right Understanding of the Oracles of God. There are many black and white, plus coloured plates included throughout the Bible. Pp. 1211. (Bible) At the back are many additional inclusions: Alphabetical Index, A Collection of names given to Jesus Christ and others, The Psalms of David in Metre, Hymns and Passages of Scripture Paraphrased. In all a most complex Bible for the family.
Publication type
non-fiction
Summary
This striking antique c.1880 Illustrated National Family Bible was edited by Scottish theologian, Presbyterian minister and Biblical critic John Eadie, who was the Professor of Biblical Literature for the United Presbyterian Church. It includes 36 full-page chromolithograph plates, 25 in colour, a family register, colored maps, and specialized text layouts. Designed as a grand household centerpiece, these monumental family Bibles were often the most expensive and elaborately crafted books in a 19th-century home, serving as both spiritual texts and physical archives for family history.
Edna Porter was presented this bible by Phil Stone who came to her house on 29th May 1976. It originated from the Silvan Methodist Church as it was no longer used. The last service of the Silvan Methodist Church was held in January 1976.
