The comprehensive concordance to the Holy Scriptures, [Hardcover] Walker, J. B. R

Description

1948 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of “The comprehensive concordance to the Holy Scriptures” by J. B. R Walker bears the marks of a lifetime of devoted use. Published in 1948, this exhaustive concordance was a monumental undertaking, indexing every word in the King James Bible and its context. A vital reference work for scholars and clergy, it would have been an indispensable companion for in-depth study of Scripture. Despite its battered exterior, the binding remains intact, a testament to the book’s quality and the care with which it was handled by its previous owners. While lacking a dust jacket, the worn cover hints at the countless hours spent poring over its pages, with passages cross-referenced and notes scribbled in the margins. For collectors, this copy represents a tangible link to the era when such concordances were essential tools for biblical exegesis, before the advent of digital resources. Its well-thumbed pages are a poignant reminder of the reverence with which generations have approached the study of sacred texts.