1611 Geneva Bible — Matthew 7–9
1611 Geneva Bible Small Folio Leaf — Matthew 7–9
The Sermon on the Mount & Miracles
An authentic, original 1611 Geneva Bible small folio leaf preserving a remarkable sequence of passages from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapters 7 through 9. The leaf begins with the conclusion of Christ's Sermon on the Mount, including the memorable parable of the house built upon the rock, before continuing through a succession of significant miracles performed by Jesus.
Among the passages preserved here are the cleansing of the leper, the remarkable faith of the Roman centurion, the calming of the tempest, the casting out of devils into the swine, and the healing of the paralytic man.
Published in the same year that the first edition of the King James Bible appeared, the Geneva Bible remained an important English Protestant Bible, valued for its accessible language, extensive study notes, and distinctive page design.
Item Specifics
Year: 1611
Version: Geneva Bible
Printer: Robert Barker, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty
Material: Original early 17th-century rag paper folio leaf
Dimensions: 8 ¾" × 12 ¼"
Format: Small Folio
Type: Clean Roman type with extensive marginal study notes
Certificate of Authenticity: Included — signed
Text Content & Visual Highlights
Matthew 7 — The Conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount:
The leaf preserves the closing teachings of Christ's Sermon on the Mount, including the powerful illustration of the wise man who built his house upon the rock.
Matthew 8 — The Miracles of Christ:
The narrative moves rapidly through several of Matthew's best-known accounts, including:
A Leper Cleansed
The Centurion's Faith
The Calming of the Tempest
Devils Cast Out
The healing of the sick and afflicted
Historic running headers include:
“A Leper cleansed.”
“Centurions faith.”
“Deuils cast out.”
Matthew 9 — Continued Miracles:
The leaf continues into Matthew 9 with further accounts of Christ's healing ministry, including the healing of the paralytic man.
Typography & Study Apparatus:
The scripture is printed in a clean Roman typeface and surrounded by the characteristic Geneva marginal notes, providing the extensive study apparatus for which this Bible is particularly recognized.
Condition & Preservation
Paper Quality:
The original early seventeenth-century rag paper remains strong and stable, with bold, crisp black ink impressions throughout.
Age & Patina:
The leaf displays a few light historic stains and gentle time-toning across the surface, giving the artifact an authentic appearance consistent with more than four centuries of age and handling.
Edges & Corners:
Minor historic top corner loss is present, accompanied by light cockling affecting the bottom corner.
Text Preservation:
The scripture text, marginal notes, and running headers on both sides are completely preserved and fully legible, with no loss of printed content.
Documentation:
Accompanied by the signed Certificate of Authenticity.
This leaf offers an especially compelling glimpse into an important moment in the history of English Bible printing, preserving the closing teachings of the Sermon on the Mount alongside several of the most recognizable miracles recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.
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Collection Reference: AS-1038
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