Being original readings for a year, on subjects relating to sacred history, biography. The voluminous editorial notes were by john kitto, and were published anonymously in the first edition. This illustrated biography traces the surprising and eventful life of john kitto who lost his hearing in a childhood accident. The drunkenness of his father and the poverty of his family meant that much of his childhood was spent in the workhouse. He eventually wrote a total of twentythree books, of which charles spurgeon considered the daily bible illustrations to be more interesting than. Jan, 2012 illumination from the gospel of john in the st. Cyclopedia of biblical literature by john kitto james a. Daily bible illustrations job and the poetical books may.
Kitto s daily bible illustrations by john kitto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Being a connected account of the remarkable events and distinguished characters contained in the old and new testaments, and in jewish history during the four hundred years intervening between the time of malachi and the birth of christ. Latterly academically honored, he struggled against severe physical and pecuniary hardships. Buy the illustrated family bible by kitto, john isbn. Having travelled widely in missionary service he went on to write the bestselling volumes the pictorial bible and daily bible illustrations and was given a grant from queen victorias civil list. We specialize in reformed, evangelical theology, the puritans, scottish covenanters, bible. Dragging out a miserable existence first as a workhouse inmate and then a shoemakers apprentice, he showed a great interest in books and, having been converted in 1824. Kitto morning, kitto evening charles spurgeon held john kitto s daily bible illustrations in the highest regard, saying the 8 volumes were more interesting than any novel that was ever written, and as instructive as the heaviest theology. John kitto author of bible encyclopedia the popular.
The pictorial bible and daily bible illustrations and was given a grant from. How is jesus the way, the truth, and the life john 14. This illustrated biography traces the surprising and eventful life of john kitto who. I argue not against heavens hand or will, nor hate a jot of heart or hope, but still bear up and steer right onward. See various editions of the saint johns bible available to purchase in the bible gateway store. Sadhu sundar singh, the sikh who was converted and became a follower of the lord jesus christ, tells of a buddhist monk he met in tibet who had lived five or six years in a dark cave. Kitto, john published by william oliphant, edinburghlondon 1864. Volume i, by john kitto, is a replication of a book originally published. Kitto morning, kitto evening charles spurgeon held john kittos daily bible illustrations in the highest regard, saying the 8 volumes were more interesting than any novel that was ever written, and as instructive as the heaviest theology. John kitto, the eminent selftaught biblical scholar, was born at. An illustrated history of the holy bible 1869 john kitto d. Media in category gospel of john bible illustrations by sweet media the following 116 files are in this category, out of 116 total. Kitto, john daily bible illustrations 8 vols bible.
Daily bible illustrations job and the poetical books by john kitto, may 2003, kessinger publishing edition, paperback in english. Gospel of john chapter 11 bible illustrations by sweet media. Being original readings for a year, on subjects from sacred history, biography, goegraphy, antiquities, and theology, especially designed for the family circle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An illustrated history of the holy bible by john kitto d. When jesus heard that that his friend lazarus was sick, he said. The bibles history is shown through remarkable events, characters, manners, and customs of the old and new testaments, illustrated with hundreds of images. John kitto is remembered as the compiler and illustrator of bible stories and the best bible encyclopedias up to his time. Everything was penned by hand, and it took six calligraphers 12 years to complete. Being original readings for a year, on subjects relating to sacred history, biography, geography, antiquities, and theology. Internet archive bookreader daily bible illustrations, original readings. What can we learn about sharing the gospel from john 1.
We have been shipping books through the mail for over 40 years with over 200 catalogs having been issued. Kittos daily bible illustrations by kitto john abebooks. Hurley books was established by my father, henry hurley, in 1966. Especially designed for the family circle john kitto. Apr 26, 2020 this illustrated biography traces the surprising and eventful life of john kitto who lost his hearing in a childhood accident. Daily bible illustrations being original readings for a year. I heard it through the grapevine sermons illustrations. Details about an illustrated history of the holy bible by john kitto d. Being original readings for a year, on subjects from sacred history, biography, georgaphy, antiquities, and theology. Johns bible, the first illuminated manuscript created in over 500 years.
Board starting to show at corners and abraided at bottom edge. Kitto, john popular cyclopedia of biblical literature 6 volumes kitto, john the court of persia the people of persia 2 vols kitto, john palestine the illustrated bible history of the holy land. Born in plymouth, john kitto was a sickly child, son of a cornish stonemason. John kitto, the eminent selftaught biblical scholar, was born at plymouth, 4th. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions on.
Including also the life of christ and his apostles. Volume i, by john kitto, is a replication of a book originally published before 1854. This is the original an illustrated history of the holy bible 1869 john kitto d. John kitto 4 december 1804 25 november 1854 was an english biblical scholar of cornish. Sermon illustrations on the topic of i heard it through the grapevine. Rare and highly sought after, complete 8 volume set of daily bible illustrations by dr john kitto ca 1854 numerous illustrations in each title. Kitto wrote this massive work as daily devotions, for morning and evening. Evening series internet archive bookreader daily bible illustrations, original readings. Antediluvians and patriarchs by john kitto 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
Ironically, it was a tragic accident which prepared the way for his fame. With engraved frontis and title page and several intext illustrations. Kittos illustrated history of the bible appears to be a narration of the facts recorded in the scriptures, with the addition of a brief history of events down to the destruction of jerusalem, written in a simple and attractive style, and free from the minuteness of detail which often renders more recondite works unfit for popular use. When he went in his eyesight was good, but gradually in the darkness. This is an enormous illustrated history of the bible book. Bound in calf leather with gilt lettering and decoration. See more ideas about bible art, st johns bible and bible. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Being original readings for a year, on subjects relating to sacred history, biography, geography, antiquities, and theology kitto, john on. Kitto, john daily bible illustrations 8 vols bible support. John kitto was an english biblical scholar of cornish descent. Robert carter and brothers, 1881 page images at hathitrust. Kittos daily bible illustrations by john kitto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
It has nearly 300 engravings and almost 800 pages of fascinating history to enlighten the reader. He had no more than three years of erratic and interrupted education. John gills exposition of the bible john john 11 john 11. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions. Kitto, john illustrated history of the bible bible support. Bible biblestudytools video how is jesus the way, the truth, and the life john 14. Illustrated with steel engravings and woodcuts representing landscape scenes, and subjects of natural history, costume. Death of john kitto, deaf bible scholar 18011900 church. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Bible illustrations, or, original readings on sacred history, biography, geography, antiquities, and theology.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. John kitto kitto, john, 18041854 books from the extended shelves. These volumes contain original readings for a year on subjects from sacred history, biography, geography, antiquities and theology. Education was not mandatory when john was born into a poor family in plymouth in 1804. Born in plymouth england, john kitto was a sickly child, son of a cornish. Daily bible illustrations being original readings for a. George routledge, 185 page images at hathitrust kitto, john, 18041854. An illustrated history of the holy bible 1869 john. A handsomely bound book of daily readings for a year.
Born in plymouth, kitto at the age of twelve sustained an accident while assisting his father, a drunken stonemason, which left him permanently deaf. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. Daily bible illustrations being original readings for a year, on subjects from sacred history, biography, georgaphy, antiquities, and theology. Knights pictorial bible, issued between 1836 and 1838, was the first very extensively illustrated bible, having hundreds of woodcuts. Evening series, volume 6 john kitto full view 1867.
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