Completion of the septuagint greek manuscripts which contain the 39 old testament books and the 14 apocrypha books. The aitken edition of the bible turned into a financial loss. The apocrypha was officially removed in 1885 leaving only 66 books. Roughly the time of completion of all original hebrew manuscripts which make up the 39 books of the old testament.
Robert aitkens bible was printed at his philadelphia print shop, using an early american movabletype press. Aitkens bible, sometimes referred to as the bible of the revolution, is one of the rarest books in the world, with few copies still in existence today. May 04, 2017 the bible was printed with the congressional resolution that stated that they did highly approve the pious and laudable undertaking of mr. Her father robert aitken was a stationery and book merchant in scotland as well as a talented printer and bookbinder. California, and died on october 29,1951, in berkeley, california. Robert was the first to publish an english language bible in the newly formed united. In addition to 54 scholars, shakespeare mostly likely helped with the translation. Robert married rachel aitken on december 16 1858, at age 23 in randolph county, illinois. Wright, in 1936 stated that the aitken bible was now the rarest of all the early american bibles.
He emigrated to philadelphia in 1769, where he published the pennsylvania magazine, or american monthly museum in 177576. Includes robert aitken s printed decorative script initials, used as his printers mark. His ambitious pennsylvania magazine 177576, edited by tom paine, and his bible ofthe revolution of 1782, the first edition ofthe bible following the commencement ofthe revolution, as well as the first three volumes. Isaac collins and isaiah thomas respectively produce the first family bible and first illustrated bible printed in america. Robert aitkens currently lives in west long branch, nj. Robert aitken trained as a painter at the mark hopkins institute of art in san francisco, california. Robert aitken, a philadelphia printer, was the first to publish the first american edition of the k. Another two sons, john christie aitken b 1821 3rd but eldest surviving, and james aitken d. Robert aitken, who was employed in printing them, is or may be. The aitken bible, published by robert aitken 17351802, was the first bible printed in english in north america. Genealogy profile for robert aitken robert aitken 1805 1874 genealogy genealogy for robert aitken 1805 1874 family tree on geni, with over.
The viewer will meet most of the historical figures responsible for bringing us the bible as we know and love it today. I praise the lord for the courage, initiative, tenacity and resourcefulness of robert aitken. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about robert aitken on myheritage, the worlds family history network. Robert aitkens daughter, jane aitken, went on to become the first woman in the history of the world to ever print a bible. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Timeline of bible translation history temple christian school. For others similarly named, see the robert aitken navigation page. Njb new jerusalem bible otpg old testament parsing guide by todd s. Robert grant aitken december 31, 1864october 29, 795 by willem h. He grew interested in sculpture in 1897 while studying in paris, and he went on to teach at the national academy of design in new york city.
Aitkens av preeminent rating by martindalehubbell robert s primary areas of practice are estate and trust litigation, estate and trust administration, estate and trust taxation, business law, corporate law, and wrongful death law. The holy bible a new english translation from the greek by david robert palmer with translators footnotes and greek textual variant footnotes. The history of the english bible truth according to scripture. Robert aitken from the dictionary of national biography 18851900 aitken s services were often sought by the incumbents of other churches in large towns, and he was well known throughout england as a fervent preacher. Some of aitkens famous works include monuments to the navy and to president william mckinley. The first bible printed in the english language in america. Robert aitkens historical records and family trees. To george washington from robert aitken, 9 june 1790. This video is an hourlong presentation on the history of the english bible. View robert aitkens profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Aitken was born on may 22 1835, in stewarton, ayrshire, scotland.
Dwight goddard, according to aitken s introduction, was an enigmatic figure with training first as an engineer where he became wealthy as a result of an invention and as dwight goddards collection of buddhist sutras and related texts, first published in 1932, is available in paperback with introductions by robert aitken and houston smith. The chaplains approved the text and were thanked by congress, which resolved to authorize the printing of the first allamerican bible, september 10, 1782. The first english language bible kjv printed in america. He also printed copies of the new testament in 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1781. For anyone who has been following the unholy new partnership between glenn beck and christian nationalist history revisionist david barton. Jane published a translation into english done by the secretary of the united states congress, which was itself actually the first nonking james version english language bible ever printed in america or the western. Called the bible of the revolution, robert aitkens little bible was small enough to fit into the coat pocket of the revolutionary war soldiers. Robert aitken was born in 1915, to velden aitkens and beatrice laurel aitkens born smethers. Robert aitkens bible was the first known englishlanguage bible to be printed in america, and also the only bible to receive congressional approval. The centennial library page from an aitken bible is from a copy printed in philadelphia in 1782, robert aitkens first and only edition of the first english bible. Before moving to robert s current city of gainesville, fl, robert lived in anaheim ca, everett wa and blaine wa. A leaf from the first bible printed in the english language in america. Containing a new translation of matthew, mark, luke, john, acts 120, james, 1 peter, 2 peter, 1 john, 2 john, 3 john, jude, revelation april 17, 2020 edition.
Ocallagahan notes the pages are 6 x 3 12 and the printed page is 5 56x 3 18. Early american bibles presbyterian historical society. The shortage of bibles during the revolutionary war could mostly be attributed to diminished trade with england. On january 21, 1781, philadelphia printer robert aitken 17341802 petitioned congress to officially sanction a publication of the old and new testament that he was preparing at his own expense. Robert aitken is 91 years old today because robert s birthday is on 01021929. Opinion robert aitkens patriotic 1782 bible the new. Sometimes robert goes by various nicknames including robert p aitkens, robert p aitkins and robert. A fine presence and a commanding voice, combined with untiring zeal and sympathy for others, concealed rashness of judgment. Robert aitken in new york ny 10 records found whitepages. Robert aitkens bible was the first known englishlanguage bible to be printed in america, and also the only bible to receive congressional. Presbyterian printer robert aitken and the first all american. Create a free family tree for yourself or for robert aitkens and well search for valuable new information for you.
Robert aitken books list of books by author robert aitken. Robert aitken was born at kilbarchan, scotland, in the year 1814 and the stone house in which he was born still stands as a monument of history to the aitken family. Robert aitken managing director deloitte consulting. Wycliffe, hus, gutenberg, colet, erasmus, tyndale, luther and so on. In 1782, congress approved aitken s bible and recommended this bible to the colonists. Robert aitkens bible, the first english language bible printed in america av without apocrypha. Robert aitken bible publisher robert aitken 17341802 was a philadelphia printer and the first to publish an english language bible in the newly formed united states. View the profiles of professionals named robert aitken on linkedin. May 20, 2011 aitken s bible aitken published congresss recommendation of september 1782 and related documents item 115 as an imprimatur on the two pages following his title page. Lawmakers read from historic 1782 aitken bible cbn news. Robert alter has accomplished the monumental feat, 22 years in the making, of singlehandedly translating the hebrew bible into english.
If you said robert aitken, give yourself a bonus point and read on anyway. The facsimile of the robert aitken kjv bible of 1782. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. According to william federer, in his book americas. Family bible and first illustrated bible printed in america. They used a 1782 version of the bible called the aitken bible, which is an important part of u. Aitken s bible, published under congressional patronage, was the first english language bible published on the north american continent. Titlepages with woodcut vignettes within ornamental rules, text in. Robert aitkens was born on 07271956 and is 63 years old. At the age of nine years he commenced life for himself as a page for a physician. Robert aitken s reputation rests mainly on his skill and enterprise as a printer. The 1782 aitken bible was the first english bible printed in america. Because of the british royal license, it had been illegal to print the bible in america. In 1782, the congressional chaplains approved of aitkens execution of the bible and congress recommended this edition of the bible to the inhabitants of the united states.
Not until september 1782 did congress request congressional chaplains to examine aitkens text. There is a fine art to presenting complex ideas with simplicity and insight, in a manner that both guides and inspires. Robert aitken bible publisher project gutenberg self. Aug 03, 2017 the king james bible 1611 is said to be unrivaled in its accuracy and literary beauty. In 1781, near the end of the american revolution, he petitioned congress to support his plans to print a bible in english. He was born in dalkeith, scotland starting in philadelphia as a bookseller in 1769 and 1771, aitken started publication of the pennsylvania magazine in 1775, continuing through 1776. Robert aitken is a retired master of the diamond sangha, a zen buddhist society he founded in honolulu in 1959 with his late wife anne hopkins aitken. The only bible printing ever called for by an act of the united states congress. Aitken s bible is often referred to as the bible of the revolution. We found 10 records for robert aitken in shirley, manorville and 14 other cities in new york.
The paper stock is a thick grade of woodpulp paper, as cotton was deemed to be too expensive for this production. Early years jane aitken was born july 11, 1764 in paisley, scotland, the eldest of four children born to robert and janet skeoch aitken. Beck, congress did not print a bible for the use of schools. Robert also answers to robert r aitken and robert reid aitken, and perhaps a couple of other names. Aitken was born in scotland and immigrated to philadelphia in 1769, where he worked as a bookseller and publisher. With 1,500 editions of the bible in more than 150 languages, the bible collection at the library of congress offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness the bible s transformation over 800 years. Robert baker aitken was the master of the diamond sangha, a zen buddhist society he founded in honolulu in 1959 with his late wife anne hopkins aitken. Robert aitken published one of americas first daily planners which he called the complete annual account book and calendar for the pocket or desk. Robert aitkens bible was the first known englishlanguage bible to be printed in america, and also the. In taking the path of zen robert aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of zen buddhism with remarkable clarity.
A year later he took an apprenticeship in a print mill and learned to be a weaver, receiving 25. Robert aitken then proceeded to print his bible, now known as the aitken bible or the bible of the revolution. Congress passed a resolution endorsing aitkens bible. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Robert aitken, one of the premier american zen masters, has translated wumens text, supplementing the original with his own commentary the first such commentary by a western master making the profound truths of zen buddhism accessible to serious contemporary students and relevant to current social concerns pdf. The holy bible, containing the old and new testaments. States in congress assembled recommended this edition of the bible to the inhabitants of the united states, and hereby authorize robert aitken to publish this recommendation in the manner he shall think proper. The first english bible printed in the united states was a financial failure. The influence of nonwestern music traditions on his compositional aesthetic is reflected in his sensitivity to microtonality, color, and timbre. Jan 06, 2008 lord cornwallis, by the way, surrendered to american forces in october 1781. In 1781, print shop owner robert aitken petitioned congress to approve a publication of the bible. Robert aitkens 1782 bible was also the only bible ever authorized by the united states congress. Imagine having a leaf from the first english bible printed in america. This portion of the exhibit contains sixteen selected bibles from the librarys collections that document a history of western ideas, religion, art, printing, and illustration.
The class will discuss boycotts and the embargo in colonial america. Aitkens impressive credentials which included publishing the journals of congress and publishing numerous articles by thomas paine convinced the committee, and on september 10, 1782, aitken was give permission and financial support to print the first edition of. Banks, and colin smith reb revised english bible rsv revised standard version sept the septuagint greekenglish by zondervan, 1970 tev todays english version from united bible societies ylt youngs literal translation of the holy bible by robert young. Isaac collins and isaiah thomas respectively produce the first family bible and first illustrated bible printed in. Prior to the end of the war of independence, the united states was still under the rule of england and thus not legally allowed to print the king james version of the bible a job reserved solely for the kings printers. History of the bible timeline from creation to today. Robert aitkens p, 63 west long branch, nj background. After producing his famous dictionary, webster printed his own revision of the king james bible.
To the honourable the congress of the united states of america the memorial of robert aitken. On january 21, 1781, robert aitken petitioned congress for permission to print a complete bible for the american people. That bible approved by the founding fathers in congress was the first englishlanguage bible to be printed in america. Since he began, alters translation has been published in segments. Aitken bible bible, book of job, old, new testament.
Robert aitken, one of the premier american zen masters, has translated wumens text, supplementing the original with his own commentary the first such commentary by a western master making the profound truths of zen buddhism accessible to serious contemporary students and. Prior to the american revolution, the only english bibles in the colonies were imported either from europe or england. Robert d aitkens 1829 1987 robert d aitkens, 1829 1987. On january 21, 1781, robert aitken presented a petition to congress offering to print a neat edition of the holy scriptures for the use of schools. America became free from british policies, including the longstanding one against printing a bible in english in america. The american revolution had interrupted trade with britain, causing a scarcity of bibles.
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