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The Scofield Reference Bible was among the most popular Bibles of the twentieth century. Cyrus Scofield, the Bible’s editor, was an American minister and Bible-study author. He was an especially important voice behind the spread of dispensationalism in America, a theology that popularized ideas such…

Collections | Museum of the Bible Scofield Reference Bible - Collections | Museum of the Bible Log In Visit Plan Your Visit Current Exhibits Upcoming Exhibits Past Exhibits Traveling Exhibits Museum Tours Dining Groups Store Gift Certificates Events Events World Stage Event Spaces Learn Online Engagement Speaker Series Collections Research Book Minute K-12 Programs Curriculum Support Why support us? Become a Member Donate Volunteer Initiatives Buy Tickets Open main menu Scofield Reference Bible Previous Artifact Back to Collections Next Artifact Photo: Front-Cover+–⇧i⤢Photo: Front-CoverCopy To ClipboardFront-CoverIntroductionGenesisRevelationPrevNext Collection ID BIB.001340 Type Bible - Printed Book Date 1945 Geography United States Language English Medium Printed on paper Dimensions 8.3 × 6.1 × 1.4 in. (21.5 × 15.5 × 3.5 cm) Exhibit Location Not on view Description − + The Scofield Reference Bible was among the most popular Bibles of the twentieth century. Cyrus Scofield, the Bible’s editor, was an American minister and Bible-study author. He was an especially important voice behind the spread of dispensationalism in America, a theology that popularized ideas such as the “rapture.” Drawing on his years of study, he published his Bible in 1909 through Oxford University Press, complete with copious notes and cross references that introduced dispensational theology to millions. Scofield published a second edition in 1917, with more editions issued after his death in 1921. By the end of World War II, over two million copies had been sold, becoming known by some as the “Bible of fundamentalism.” This copy was printed in 1945. Provenance − + Printed in 1945 by Oxford University Press, New York City, New York. Acquired by Olivia Bo Shreeve, unknown location.[1] Acquired by 2010 by Christian Heritage Museum, Hagerstown, Maryland; Privately purchased in 2010 by Green Collection, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Donated in 2016 to National Christian Foundation (later The Signatry), under the curatorial care of Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC. Notes: [1] Olivia Bo Shreeve’s signature is located on the front flyleaf. No other information is available at this time. Questions about our Collections? Visit Contact Us Page (866) 430-MOTB To acquire permission to use this image, please visit our Rights and Reproduction page . More From The Collections Carey Bible, First Edition Bible - Printed Book 1790 United States View Details Great Bible Portion with Carved Wooden Cover Bible - Printed Book Likely 1569 London, (England) View Details Captured Civil War New Testament Bible - Printed Book 1862 Oxford, (England) View Details 400 4th St. SW Washington, DC 20024 [email protected] (866) 430-MOTB Inviting all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible. Stay Connected Subscribe Buy Tickets| Museum & Store Hours| Directions| Parking| Museum Map| Accessibility Visit Plan Your Visit Current Exhibits Upcoming Exhibits Past Exhibits Traveling Exhibits Museum Tours Dining Groups Store Gift Certificates Events Events Event Spaces Learn Online Engagement Speaker Series Collections Research Book Minute K-12 Programs Curriculum Support Why support us? Become a Member Donate Volunteer Initiatives About Mission Our History Leadership Careers © Museum of the Bible 2024 Press Reports Rights & Reproduction Policies Website Accessibility Sitemap Designed by PlainJoe