A Good Book Indeed
Filed Under: Religion, Society
Officials at the University of Manitoba had long suspected a copy of the King James Bible in their possession was a first edition but could never prove it - that is until now.
Scholars at the University of Manitoba received a priceless pre-Christmas present recently, when a tome in their collection turned out to be a first edition of the King James Bible.The Bible was part of a collection of books donated to the St. John’s College in 1897 by Rev. Daniel Greatorex, who wanted to ensure religious history continued to be taught through the years.
Enter Canadian Mennonite University English student Jason Peters, who assessed the Bible as part of a final year practicum. Peters compared the book to Norton’s list, and quickly realized the specimen was an original.
Printed in 1611, first editions of the King James Bible have sold for as much as $400,000 at auction, although Sweeney said the university has no plans to part with theirs.
Now that its origins have been validated, not to mention its worth, I wonder if the public will still have access to it?
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Gail
A bit off topic but Just want to say I really like the look of your website!
Enjoy your blog very much.
Have a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year
Gail
Dec 22nd, 2005
Len
Thanks for the kind words Gail. Have a very Merry Christmas!!
Dec 22nd, 2005
Anonymous
not covering your presidents explosive crash ? impeach now
Dec 23rd, 2005
Len Kutchma
Anon,
If you’re going to troll try not to sound like a retard.
Dec 23rd, 2005
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