Brown's Self Interpreting Family Bible: Containing The Old and New Testaments - to which are annexed an extensive introduction; marginal references and illustrations; an exact summary of the several books, a paraphrase on the most obscure or important parts, explanatory notes, evangelical reflections etc. etc. ...with many additional references and a life of the author.
By The Late Rev. John Brown
With Numerous Coloured Illustrations In Oil
Publisher: N. Berry And Company: Nottingham c1880 (undated - somewhat obscure publisher with little known works).
Notes:
Text block is sitting loose within covers. Damage to outer spine and endpapers as shown. There is no family register, appears to have been neatly removed. Rest of bible binding in excellent condition with no other loose pages or plates.
"The Rev. John Brown (1722 - 1787) of Haddington was a Scottish minister, theologian, and author, best known for his Self-Interpreting Bible and theological writings. Despite humble beginnings, he became a highly influential figure in Scottish Presbyterianism. His famous
Self-Interpreting Bible
(1778) is a study Bible with cross-references and commentary designed to help ordinary readers understand Scripture.
Brown's Self-Interpreting Family Bible, compiled by the late Rev. John Brown, is a comprehensive 19th-century edition of the Old and New Testaments designed to guide readers through Scripture with clarity and depth. Its distinctive feature is Brown's extensive marginal references, summaries of each book, and paraphrases of difficult or significant passages, all meant to make the Bible self-interpreting for the ordinary reader. The volume opens with an extensive introduction and includes evangelical reflections and explanatory notes that illuminate doctrine, history, and moral application.
This edition, published by N. Berry and Company around 1880, is richly illustrated, featuring numerous coloured oil engravings that enhance its visual and devotional appeal. The combination of scholarly notes, moral reflections, and vivid illustrations made this Bible a treasured centrepiece for Victorian family worship and study. Today, it stands as both a significant theological work and a fine example of late-19th-century religious book production, sought after by collectors for its craftsmanship and historical importance."
Covers with heavy wear. Text block is sitting loose within covers. Damage to outer spine and endpapers as shown. There is no family register which appears to have been neatly removed. Rest of bible binding in excellent condition with no other loose pages or plates. A desirable John Brown bible ready to be enjoyed as is or invest in it further for a cover repair or complete rebind. Please study photos to further understand condition.
