Gudbrands Bible 1584 (First Icelandic Translation)

Language: Icelandic

Date: 1584

PAGE #

Vol 1 - 606

Vol 2 -388

Vol 3 - 254

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REPRODUCTION DIMENSIONS: 8.75 x 11.25 inches

HISTORY/DESCRIPTION: This three book set is the first Icelandic translation of the Bible. The translation was published in 1584 by Guðbrandur Þorláksson, Lutheran bishop of Hólar. The Old Testament translation was based on Martin Luther's 1534 full German translation. The New Testament used Oddur Gottskálksson's 1540 translation with corrections. It is believed that Oddur translated the Psalms and Gissur Einarsson translated the Book of Proverbs and Book of Sirach. It is possible Guðbrandur himself translated other books of the Old Testament.

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