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The Scofield Reference Bible is one of the most influential Bibles of the twentieth century. It was originally published in 1909 by Oxford University Press, with a second edition published in 1917. Cyrus Scofield, the Bible’s editor, was a relatively well-known American minister and Bible-study auth…

Collections | Museum of the Bible Scofield Reference Bible, Second Edition - 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, Second Edition Previous Artifact Back to Collections Next Artifact Photo: Bottom-Fore-edge+–⇧i⤢Photo: Bottom-Fore-edgeCopy To ClipboardBottom-Fore-edgeFront-CoverPage-538-and-539Top-Fore-edgePrevNext Collection ID BIB.003139 Type Bible - Printed Book Date 1917 Geography United States Language English Medium Printed on paper Dimensions 6.1 × 8.5 × 1.4 in. (15.4 × 21.7 × 3.5 cm) Exhibit Location On view in The History of the Bible, Bibles for Everyone Description − + The Scofield Reference Bible is one of the most influential Bibles of the twentieth century. It was originally published in 1909 by Oxford University Press, with a second edition published in 1917. Cyrus Scofield, the Bible’s editor, was a relatively well-known American minister and Bible-study author at the turn of the century. He was an especially important voice behind the spread of dispensationalism in America, a theology that popularized ideas such as the “rapture.” His popular reference Bible contained copious notes and cross references that introduced this theology to millions and would become known by some as the “Bible of fundamentalism.” This copy is a rare second edition. Provenance − + Printed in 1917 by Oxford University Press, New York. Acquired by 1955 by Thomas Todhunter Shields, Toronto, Canada.[1] Acquired in the 2000s by Gene Albert (Christian Heritage Museum), Hagerstown, Maryland; Privately purchased in 2010 by Green Collection, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Donated in 2022 to The Signatry, under the curatorial care of Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC. Notes: [1] Thomas T. Shields was a prominent fundamentalist minister in Toronto. In addition to serving as the long-time pastor of the Jarvis Street Baptist Church, he also founded the Toronto Baptist Seminary. His signature and library stamp are present on the front free endpaper. Selected References R. Todd Mangum and Mark S. Sweetnam, The Scofield Bible: Its History and Impact on the Evangelical Church (Colorado Springs: Paternoster Publishing, 2009). 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