Scripture Playing Card
2006/10405
1750-1800 / Cardboard / Methodism / Other / Printing & Publishing / Publication
Printed on paper
late 1700s
A card from a set of scripture playing cards dating to the late 1700s. Scripture playing cards were used as a form of religious entertainment. Chosen at random, each card featured a different verse from the Bible and might provide the answer to a question or problem. As such, the game was a form of superstition, and John Wesley signalled his disapproval.
For further examples of such cards, see the Online Collection.
late 1700s
A card from a set of scripture playing cards dating to the late 1700s. Scripture playing cards were used as a form of religious entertainment. Chosen at random, each card featured a different verse from the Bible and might provide the answer to a question or problem. As such, the game was a form of superstition, and John Wesley signalled his disapproval.
For further examples of such cards, see the Online Collection.
