The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: The Text Printed from the Most Correct Copies of The Present Authorized Translation, Including the Marginal Readings and Parallel Texts. With A commentary and Critical Notes. Designed as a Help to A Better Understanding of the Sacred Writings. (Four Volumes of Six)(Likely Second American Edition. Volume I is a Stated First American Royal Octavo Edition.)
New York: Printed and Published by Abm. Paul, 72 Nassau-Street. Also Published by N. Bangs and T. Mason, 55 Fulton-Street, New-York; Martin Ruter, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Armstrong and Plaskitt, Baltimore, 1824, 18311833, 1837, Likely Second American Edition;. Hardcover. This is four volumes out of a six volume set, Volumes I, III, IV, and VI. Volumes II and V are NOT present. Likely Second American Edition; Volume I is a Stated First American Royal Octavo Edition. Printed by two different publishers, each noted within the respective volume's description below.
Adam Clarke's Holy Bible edition is a classic study Bible featuring the Authorized King James Version text with his extensive commentary and critical notes, aiming to clarify difficult passages, explain historical context, and offer theological insights for deeper understanding, making it a popular resource for Methodists and Bible students for centuries. Clarke's notes provide detailed explanations, addressing difficulties, exploring original meanings, and offering practical application, rooted in his Wesleyan perspective. The entire work is designed as a "Help to a Better Understanding of the Sacred Writings," bridging gaps in comprehension for ordinary readers. It became a foundational resource for Methodists, emphasizing personal faith and understanding of Scripture.
OVERALL SET: Bound in matching full leather, covers are plain. Hubbed spines bear five raised bands accented in gilt lining and each bears a burgundy and black label stamped in gilt lettering. Dual columned. Each volume is 10.25 inches tall x 6.25 inches wide, with the exception of volume IV, which measures 10.5 inches tall x 7 inches wide. Each vary in thickness between 2 and 2.75 inches thick. On a shelf, this set spans 8.75 inches. Interestingly, an antiquarian "Schedule of Hours" for college classes has been left in the book in Volume III by a previous student, with handwriting on the back and presumed to be dated in the year 1845.
VOLUME I: Genesis through Joshua. Several fold-out maps. Tables at the back. "First American Royal Octavo Edition." Stereotyped by A. Chandler. Printed and published by Abm. Paul, 72 Nassau-Street. Also published by N. Rangs and T. Mason, 55 Fulton-Street, New-York; Martin Butler, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Armstrong and Plaskitt, Baltimore. Published in 1824. xviii, ii, 948 pp.
VOLUME II: (Not present.)
VOLUME III: Psalms through Isaiah. "Royal Octavo Stereotype Edition". Stereotyped by A. Chandler. Published by B. Waugh and T. Mason, for the Methodist Episcopal Church, at the Conference Office, 13 Crosby-Street. J. Collord, Printer. Published in 1833. xiv, 888 pp.
VOLUME IV: Isaiah to Malachi. "New Edition, with the Author's Final Corrections". Published in 1837 by T. Mason & G. Lane, for the Methodist Episcopal Church, at the Conference Office, 200 Mulberry-Street, New York. James Collord, Printer. 865 pp.
VOLUME V: (Not present.)
VOLUME VI: Romans to Revelation. (Volume VI in overall set; Volume II in New Testament). Title: "The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Text Carefully Printed from the Most Correct Copies of the Present Authorised Version. Including the Marginal Readings and Parallel Texts, with a Commentary and Critical Notes. Designed as a Help to a Better Understanding of the Sacred Writings." "Royal Octavo Stereotype Edition". Published by J. Emory and B. Waugh, for the Methodist Episcopal Church, at the Conference Office, 13 Crosby-Street. J. Collord, Printer, New York. Published in 1831. 1015 pp.
CONDITION: Good to Very Good, all volumes present are significantly scuffed and worn with some leather stripping. The front board of Volume I is detached, yet present, and the leather is pulling away at the head of the spine; also has a stamp at the bottom of page ix within the General Preface for "Wofford College Library", but no other ex-library markings or attributes are present. Set is heavily foxed but text is still fully legible. Some leaves have detached yet are present and laid in. Previous owner's names are written within the front endpapers in antiquarian dipped ink or pencil. Even so, this is a solid set. Full refund if not satisfied. Good +.
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