Offered for sale is a vintage Comprehensive Teachers’ Bible published by James Pott & Co. (New York) / Samuel Bagster and Sons (London). This volume previously belonged to E. A. Thompson of Nebraska, as inscribed on the preliminary pages.
The standout feature of this item is the extensive collection of original, handwritten study notes, cross-reference index cards, and sermon outlines tucked inside, alongside local church history ephemera.
Key Contents & Ephemera Included:
Handwritten Study Notes & Slips: Over a dozen individual index cards and paper slips containing dense, clear handwriting detailing biblical cross-references, textual commentaries, and sermon outlines.
Theological Focus: Features in-depth study outlines reflecting mid-20th-century conservative Restoration Movement / Church of Christ theology, with prominent sections addressing The Role of Women in the Church (1 Tim. 2, 1 Cor. 14), The Headship and Autonomy of the Church (Eph. 1, Col. 1), Apostolic Authority, and Old Testament Temple Typology.
Printed Local History Insert: Includes an original printed bulletin insert/flyer for the Church of Christ located at 2103 West College Street, Grand Island, Nebraska (dated November 9, 1968), establishing direct regional provenance.
Condition:
Bible: Bound in dark flexible leather/leatherette covers with gilt-edged pages. Showing age-appropriate shelf wear, rubbing to edges, and aging to paperstock. Binding remains intact.
Inserts/Notes: The handwritten slips vary in size and paper condition; paper shows mild age-toning but all handwriting remains sharp, legible, and intact. Eugene A Thompson was elected Lanier Heights Association Chairman in Washington DC.A.
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