Armenian Bible (1805)

GOD-BREATHED original: "Աստուածաշունչ" (Astvatsashunch). This is the Armenian term for the Holy Bible, literally meaning "Inspired by God" or "God-breathed."

BOOK

OF THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS

According to the accurate translation of our ancestors, from the most faithful Greek original into the Armenian language.

Newly brought to light from the finest manuscript copies, compared with various other examples, along with important notes on the original text.

Through the diligent labor of Father Hovhannes Zohrabian, Vartabed A Vartabed is a celibate priest holding a doctoral degree in theology, authorized to teach and preach., of the congregation of the Great Mkhitar, Rabunapet A title for a "Chief Teacher" or head of a school of higher learning. and first Abbot.

Printed by the order of Lord Stepannos Agonts, God-honored Archbishop and Leader of the Order of Saint Lazarus Referring to the Mkhitarist Monastery on the island of San Lazzaro in Venice..

Divided into Four Volumes.

VOLUME FOUR

In which is contained the New Testament, beginning from

the Gospel of Matthew until the Revelation.

An oval-framed engraving depicting two winged cherubs (putti) seated on clouds, holding open a large book. Above them, a dove representing the Holy Spirit descends within a halo of celestial light and radiating beams.

1805 IN VENICE 1254 The letters "ՌՄԾԴ" represent the year 1254 in the Armenian chronological system, which corresponds to the year 1805 in the Common Era.

At the Press of Saint Lazarus.