A New Hieroglyphic Bible for children (1836) The Bible in America Museum has reprinted a
facsimile of an 1836 children’s Bible in its collection.
Called a Hieroglyphic Bible for its 400 illustration, made
by noted American engraver Joseph Adams (1803-1880),
Harper Brother’s 1836 Hieroglyphic Bible includes Bible
verses on one page and devotional poems for children on
the facing page. Many of the poems are from Divine Songs
and Hymns for Infant Minds by the famous English hymn
writer Isaac Watts. in Hardcopy Bibles for purchase > Facsimile Editionswith 1836childrenfafacsimilehieroglyphic