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What is known as the Scofield Bible is so called merely because it is a reference bible edited by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield. Scofield was born in Lenawee County, Mich., Aug. 19, 1843. He was reared in Wilson County, Tenn., and enjoyed a private education. During the Civil War he served in the army of Northern Virginia under General Lee and received the Cross of Honor for his display of valor in the battle of Antietam. In 1879 he was converted and desired to serve the Lord in the ministry of the...