Reading the Geneva Bible 1560 | 1 John

📖 Today's Reading: 1 John from the Geneva Bible (1560 Edition)

In this series, I read every book of the historic Geneva Bible 1560 — the Bible beloved by the Pilgrims and early Reformers.

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📜 About the Geneva Bible:

The Geneva Bible holds a distinguished place in history, not only for its translation but also for its extensive marginal notes and theological annotations, which made it a powerful tool for personal study and understanding.
Published: 1560 in Geneva, Switzerland
Born in the heart of the Reformation, the Geneva Bible emerged from the scholarly environment of Geneva, a city central to the theological developments of the 16th century. Its publication marked a significant milestone in making scripture accessible to a wider audience.
Language: Early Modern English
Encounter the beauty and richness of Early Modern English, the language of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Reading the Geneva Bible in its original tongue offers a unique perspective on the text and its historical context.
Notable Users: John Calvin, John Knox, the Puritans
The Geneva Bible was the preferred translation of key figures of the Reformation, including John Calvin and John Knox, whose theological ideas profoundly influenced the development of Protestantism. It also held immense significance for the Puritan movement, shaping their beliefs and their journey to the New World.

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♡ What's in this video:

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Chapter 1
02:17 Chapter 2
07:06 Chapter 3
10:50 Chapter 4
14:12 Chapter 5
17:34 Outro