By Jessica A. Kent
Oct. 18. 2018
If you’ve ever dug into the Puritans in any manner, you’ve come across something called the Bay Psalm Book. It holds the distinction of being the first book printed in America - Colonial America - and has a bit of an interesting story, including being the highest selling book ever at auction.
The story of the Bay Psalm Book begins in England, with a band of Separatists who desired the ability to worship God in the way they wanted to. This band would leave England, and the Church of England, to find temporary residence in Holland before setting sail for the New World.
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