Bible
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 2.360 inches (5.994 cm) | Width: 1.570 inches (3.988 cm) | Depth: 4.370 inches (11.1 cm)
Creator(s)
- Louis Segond (Translator)
- André Trocmé (Subject)
Archival History
The bible was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1990 by Magda Trocmé, the widow of André Trocmé.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Magda Trocmé
Scope and Content
Old and new testaments translated by Louis Segond into French from the original Hebrew and Greek texts. The bible was used by Pastor André Trocmé during sermons urging Le Chambon-sur-Lignon citizens to save Jewish people. It was given to him by his mother, Pauline Schwertman. The bible contains Pastor Trocme's original notations and marks for his sermons and personal use.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Leather bound Old and New Testaments.
Genre
- Object
- Books and Published Materials
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