The English Bible Collection

Title Page of the Geneva Bible, 1614, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Title Page of the Geneva Bible, 1614, (1943). The " Geneva" version of the Bible is significant because it was the first mechanically printed

William Tyndale 1492-1536, c16th century, (1947). Part of the collection of the Hertford College, Oxford. From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]

William Tyndale, (1943). Creator: Unknown
William Tyndale, (1943). Undated portrait of a man, previously believed to be English translator and martyr William Tyndale (c1494-1536). Tyndale set out to translate the Bible into common English

The Sluggard, 19th century, (1943). Creator: Henry Fitzcook
The Sluggard, 19th century, (1943). A scruffy man lounges against a wall. His overgrown garden is full of thistles, and the church spire in the distance is choked with ivy

John Ruskin, 1879, (1943). Creator: Hubert von Herkomer
John Ruskin, 1879, (1943). Portrait of English author and critic John Ruskin (1819-1900). Ruskin was a leading art and social critic, author, poet and artist of the Victorian period

The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1943). Creator: William Blake
The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1943). Biblical scene, illustration to the Book of Job: Job laments the fact that, even though he has understanding and is morally upright

Noahs Ark, 1483, (1947). Artist: William Caxton
Noahs Ark, 1483, (1947). Illustration from Caxtons Golden Legend. From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]. (Colorised black and white print)

The Martyrdome of Master William Tindall in Flanders by Vilvord Castle, 1563, (1947). Part of the Foxes Act and Monuments of Martyrs, 1563

John Ruskin 1819-1900, 1879, (1947). Artist: Hubert von Herkomer
John Ruskin 1819-1900, 1879, (1947). John Ruskin, English critic, poet and artist, c1880s. Ruskin (1819-1900) was a leading art and social critic, author

Elijah Restoring the Widows Son, 1868, (1947). Artist: Ford Madox Brown
Elijah Restoring the Widows Son, 1868, (1947). Part of the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]

Lord Byron as a Boy, 1799, (1947). Artist: Thomas Lawrence
Lord Byron as a Boy, 1799, (1947). From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]

The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1947). Artist: William Blake
The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1947). Illustration to the Book of Job, Morgan Library & Museum, NY. From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]

Title Page of the Geneva Bible, 1614, (1947). Page of Geneva Bible, English reprint, 1614. From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]

Woodcut from the Great Bible, 1539, 1539, (1947). From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]

Bunyans Cottage, Elstow, Bedford, 1947. Artist: Henry Stannard
Bunyans Cottage, Elstow, Bedford, 1947. John Bunyan was an English nonconformist preacher and writer, Bunyan (1628-1688) was the author of the famous allegory The Pilgrims Progress

The Sluggard, 1947. Artist: Henry Fitzcook
The Sluggard, 1947. Illustration from Wattss Divine and Moral Songs for Children. From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]

Christian Meeting Evangelist, 1767, (1947). Illustration from John Bunyans Pilgrims Progress. From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]

First Page of St Matthews Gospel, 15th century, (1947). Page of a 15th century illuminated MS of the Wycliffe Bible. From the collection of the Universitiy Library, Cambridge

The Resurrection, 1483, (1947). Page of the Caxtons Golden Legend, 1483. From the collection of the Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

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"The English Bible: A Journey through Centuries of Faith and Literature" Step back in time to the 16th century, where a remarkable man named William Tyndale was born. Born in 1492 and passing away in 1536, Tyndale played an instrumental role in shaping the history of the English Bible. His tireless efforts to translate the scriptures into English laid the foundation for future translations that would touch countless lives. Fast forward to the c16th century, when a significant milestone occurred with the publication of the Geneva Bible's Title Page in 1614. This page, created by an unknown artist, showcased not only religious devotion but also artistic talent that captured hearts across generations. Speaking of artistry, Henry Fitzcook's masterpiece "The Sluggard" from the 19th century (1943) brings biblical wisdom to life through captivating visuals. Similarly, Ford Madox Brown's painting "Elijah Restoring The Widow's Son" transports us to ancient times with its vivid depiction. But it wasn't just artists who were inspired by biblical tales; renowned figures like John Ruskin left their mark too. In his portrait from 1879 (1943), captured by Hubert von Herkomer, we witness Ruskin's deep appreciation for literature and spirituality intertwined. William Blake is another name forever linked with biblical imagery. His thought-provoking piece "The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, " dating back to around c1825 (1943), challenges societal norms while drawing on timeless themes found within scripture. As we delve further into history, we encounter William Caxton's awe-inspiring creation - Noah's Ark from 1483 (1947). This artwork showcases both Caxton’s skill as an artist and his reverence for one of humanity’s most enduring stories. Yet amidst this celebration of faith and artistry lies tragedy.