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[[Image:Geneva_Bible.jpg|thumb|right|1599 Geneva Bible original frontispiece]]
[[Image:Geneva_Bible.jpg|thumb|right|1599 Geneva Bible original frontispiece]]
The '''Geneva Bible''' was the first full-length translation of the [[Bible]] to be published in the [[English]] language. It sometimes called the "Bible of the Reformation." It was used by Shakespeare as well as the Puritians, including those on the Mayflower. One hundred forty four editions were printed between 1560 and 1644.
The '''Geneva Bible''' was the first full-length translation of the [[Bible]] to be published in the [[English]] language. It sometimes called the "Bible of the Reformation." It was used by Shakespeare as well as the Puritans, including those on the ''Mayflower.'' One hundred forty four editions were printed between 1560 and 1644.
The Geneva Bible was the first to divide chapters into verses. It includes extensive annotations and can be considered the first study bible.
The Geneva Bible was the first to divide chapters into verses. It includes extensive annotations and can be considered the first study bible.