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Written by Dr. Liana Lupas, Curator of the Rare Bible Collection @ MOBIA, this full color, 58-page booklet accompanies the Museum's exhibition, The Book of Life: Family Bibles in America. The fourth in our Rare Bible Series, this booklet discusses the history of the Family Bible in America. For many Protestant families, the Bible plays a central role in their spiritual life, and has traditionally been used to record the most important family events. In the 1780s, annotated editions of the King James Bible began being marketed as Family Bibles. By the 1850s, American publishers developed a standard content for these Scriptures, also allowing for families to keep organized records and portraits. This booklet expands on the history of the works displayed in the exhibition, making for an enjoyable and informative read.
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