Friday, February 25, 2011

Beautiful Bible Leave from 1690s Bloom Bible



The engraving in my first post was one that was found in a stack of bible leaves. Above is one of these leaves (both sides shown). This double-side leaf  from what is frequently known as "Blome's Bible," after the name of the publisher, Richard Blome. The Old Testament was published in 1690 with several "2nd" editions in 1691 & 1701. The New Testament was actually published in 1688. This leave has verses from the Books of Obadiah & Jonah, specifically the entire Book of Obadiah and Jonah 1:1 to 4:2. These verses contain the story of Jonah swallowed by a giant whale.  

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