{"product_id":"smith-bible-dictionary-1893-full-calf","title":"1893 \" A Smaller Dictionary of the Bible \" Light Brown Full Leather Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-13\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[70rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(12)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"edf1efd9-1462-413a-8afa-40089cbc8e20\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"785\" class=\"\"\u003eA Smaller Dictionary of the Bible, published in 1893 by John Murray of London and written by the renowned scholar Sir William Smith, was created as an approachable theological reference for schools and young readers. During the Victorian era, religious education was deeply embedded in the school system, and this volume served as a concise yet thorough tool for understanding the people, places, customs, and teachings found in Scripture. With over thirty engraved illustrations—from the Dead Sea to Mount Tabor—the book paired accessible entries with visual aids to make biblical history and geography more tangible and compelling. Smith’s work was widely respected for distilling complex theological ideas into readable language, making this a staple reference text in its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1659\" class=\"\"\u003eThis particular copy is bound in full tan calf leather, elegantly framed in black-ruled panels with tooled corner flourishes. The spine features raised bands, gilt floral tooling in each compartment, and a red leather title label, now heavily worn but still partially legible. The edges of the text block are strikingly red, still vibrant and eye-catching after more than a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Sir William Smith [d]Title | A Smaller Dictionary of the Bible [d]Publisher | John Murray [d]Date | 1893 [d]Binding | Full tan calf leather [d]Features | Raised bands, gilt floral tooling, red title label, red text block edges, over 30 engraved illustrations [d]Dimensions | 7.5 in H x 5 in W x 1.75 in D [d]Subject | Biblical reference, religious education, Victorian theology [d]Origin | London [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The leather binding shows general fading and surface wear throughout, particularly along the spine and corners, with a noticeable chip to the crown of the spine. The boards are scuffed and worn in areas but the structural integrity remains sound and the boards are securely attached. The gilt floral tooling and red title label are still legible. Internally the pages are clean with some toning and occasional foxing consistent with age and handling. Retains strong shelf appeal with the warm, worn character of a book that has been well used over a long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49968633610518,"sku":"AMD-0294","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/231932A9-A7E1-4571-8032-7E91E290B4E2_1_201_a.jpg?v=1774991749","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/smith-bible-dictionary-1893-full-calf","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}