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• New President for the American Bible Society Announced

  Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  NEW YORK, November 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- The American Bible Society Board Chairman Dr. Dennis C. Dickerson announced that the Reverend Dr. R. Lamar Vest has accepted the Board of Trustees' invitation to serve as the next president of the American Bible Society.
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• American Bible Society Presents One-Of-A-Kind Bible to Pope Benedict XVI

  Sunday, October 5, 2008

  New York - October 6, 2008 - The American Bible Society will add to its illustrious 192-years of history when a delegation from the Bible Society presents the Biblia Polyglotta (Polyglot Bible) to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on Tuesday, October 7th.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY HONORED BY SAVE AFRICA'S CHILDREN

  Thursday, September 25, 2008

  NEW YORK - September 25, 2008 - The American Bible Society will share the stage with award winning Gospel and recording artists Yolanda Adams, Pieces of a Dream, Kirk Whalum and other entertainers at the First Annual Save Africa's Children Music Festival. During the festival, the Bible Society will be honored for its new alliance with Save Africa's Children. The concert is on Friday, September 26, at the West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, at 7:00 p.m.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY INTRODUCES AMAZING BIBLE FACTBOOK FOR KIDS

  Wednesday, August 27, 2008

  NEW YORK - August 27, 2008 - The American Bible Society is pleased to announce the release of The Amazing Bible Factbook for Kids, its latest title for young readers. A respected worldwide distributor of Bibles, the American Bible Society has developed a comprehensive Bible resource for kids that parents, grandparents, and teachers can trust.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY ANNOUNCES THE FIRST SCRIPTURE SONG AWARD THE GMA 34TH ANNUAL MUSIC IN THE ROCKIES

  Friday, August 8, 2008

  New York-August 8, 2008-The American Bible Society and the Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced the winners of the first American Bible Society Scripture Song Awards during the GMA 34th Annual Music in the Rockies held this week in Estes Park, Colorado.
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• American Bible Society's SYSN.org Announces the Flips Ahoy Contest

  Thursday, July 24, 2008

  Instead of asking, "What Would Jesus Do?" SYSN.org (ShareYourStoryNow.org), an American Bible Society ministry, wants to know, "What Can You Do?"
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• Remembering the life of John Marks Templeton

  Tuesday, July 8, 2008

  The American Bible Society mourns the loss of John Marks Templeton
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• American Bible Society Participates In Landmark Christian Communications Summit

  Friday, June 6, 2008

  A visual generation needs to be able to picture faith.
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• Leadership Transition at the American Bible Society

  Thursday, June 5, 2008

  The American Bible Society Board Chairman, Dr. Dennis C. Dickerson, announced today that the Board of Trustees determined not to renew the annual contract for the American Bible Society President, Dr. Paul Irwin.
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• Genesis to Revelation Now on Amazon Kindle

  Wednesday, June 4, 2008

  God's Word has found a new home - on Amazon Kindle. As of today the Contemporary English Version of the Bible (CEV), a modern-day translation of the American Bible Society, can be instantly accessed through the Amazon device without the use of a computer.
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• Faith Of Our Fathers: A Reflection On Father's Day

  Tuesday, June 3, 2008

  The third Sunday in June is observed each year in the United States as Father's Day.
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• A Statement from the American Bible Society

  Tuesday, May 20, 2008

  The American Bible Society Board Chairman, Dr. Dennis C. Dickerson, announced today that two American Bible Society executives, Dr. Paul Irwin, President, and Richard Stewart, Chief Financial Officer, have been placed on leave at the request of the Board of Trustees.
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• PADRE ALBERTO AND HERMANA GLENDA SPREAD THE JOY OF BIBLE READING TO CATHOLICS

  Thursday, May 8, 2008

  The American Bible Society announced today that television and radio personality Padre Alberto Cutié and singer/songwriter Hermana Glenda Aguayo have joined the La Biblia Es Mi Guía (The Bible Is My Guide) advocacy campaign.
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• Bo Pilgrim Recognized for 25 Years of Workplace Evangelism by American Bible Society

  Thursday, May 8, 2008

  The American Bible Society has honored Lonnie “Bo” Pilgrim with a special one-of-a-kind award in recognition of his commitment to a lifetime of Christian service and workplace evangelism.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY RELEASES SPANISH LANGUAGE AUDIO BIBLE

  Wednesday, May 7, 2008

  The most widely read book in the world is now available on the go - in the car, on the computer and via the iPod - en Español.
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• Mother's Day and Remarkable Women: In Praise of Mothers of the Bible

  Friday, May 2, 2008

  Mother's Day is observing its 100th anniversary this year and this a perfect time to consider the incalculable value of mothers to families and to society.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY PUBLISHES BIBLE JOURNAL IN HONOR OF 39TH ANNUAL DOVE AWARDS

  Monday, April 21, 2008

  To celebrate this year's Dove Awards, the American Bible Society has published Scriptures From the Heart, Music for the Soul, a collection of Scriptures, reflections and inspirational stories from popular Gospel music artists such as Take 6, Jeni Varnadeau and Joel Engle.
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• American Bible Society Welcomes Pope Benedict XVI to America

  Monday, April 14, 2008

  The American Bible Society is marking the first visit to the United States by Pope Benedict XVI with a special printing of the Gospel of Luke featuring the likeness of His Holiness on the cover.
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• American Bible Society Commemorates the Fortieth Anniversary of the Death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  Friday, March 28, 2008

  American Bible Society Commemorates the Fortieth Anniversary of the Death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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• The Good Book Goes Digital on Sony's Reader Digital Book

  Tuesday, March 18, 2008

  The American Bible Society's Contemporary English Version will be available on Sony�s eBook Store (ebookstore.sony.com).
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• We Can Arise Because He Is Risen!

  Wednesday, March 12, 2008

  I remember a time in my early ministry when Easter truly came alive for me.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY ANNOUNCES EARLY EASTER

  Friday, March 7, 2008

  The American Bible Society is reminding people that the Easter holiday, the annual celebration of Jesus' Resurrection
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• Poll Confirms Parents' Influence on Teens' Religious Activities

  Thursday, February 28, 2008

  When it comes to attending church, praying and reading the Bible, the apple does not fall far from the tree.
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• American Bible Society Mourns the Loss of Ruth Stafford Peale

  Thursday, February 7, 2008

  The American Bible Society is deeply saddened by the death of Ruth Stafford Peale, a member of the board of the Bible Society for more than 50 years.
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• American Bible Society Joins Sponsors for Faith-Based Films Contest

  Wednesday, February 6, 2008

  The American Bible Society has joined forces with the 168 Hour Film Project to sponsor its annual Speed Filmmaking Contest, an international competition which produces faith-based short films, all made during the same week.
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• Colporteurs: Bringing the Bible to Black Americans

  Tuesday, February 5, 2008

  Colporteurs: Bringing the Bible to Black Americans
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• Portrait of a President of the United States

  Thursday, January 31, 2008

  The American Bible Society has discovered what America wants in a President, based upon research done through a Zogby Poll.
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• Support Initiative for Fire Victims

  Thursday, January 10, 2008

  Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and American Bible Society Support Initiative for Fire Victims
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• Second Annual Day of Prayer for Christian Unity

  Wednesday, January 9, 2008

  Cutié and Glenda Join the American Bible Society at the Second Annual Day of Prayer for Christian Unity
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• CHRISTMAS AND COMMERCIALISM

  Thursday, December 20, 2007

  It seems as if Christmas arrives earlier and earlier each year and many people I know keep talking about how the glory of Christmas is eroded by rampant commercialism and materialism.
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• NEW YORK CITY DOUBLES FUNDING FOR THE MUSEUM OF BIBLICAL ART

  Thursday, December 6, 2007

  The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) has awarded a grant of $160,000 to The Museum of Biblical Art (MOBIA), doubling its support.
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• American Bible Society and The Salvation Army Improve Literacy

  Monday, December 3, 2007

  Reading assessment scores reflect ongoing success of Mission:Literacy program
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• American Bible Society Steuben Glass Christmas Collection Now Available

  Tuesday, November 20, 2007

  The American Bible Society announces a unique collection of Christmas ornaments designed by Steuben Glass, the world-renowned makers of fine crystal.
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• Dr. Philip H. Towner Selected as Dean of the Nida Institute

  Monday, November 19, 2007

  The American Bible Society has announced that Dr. Philip H. Towner will become the Dean of the Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship at the American Bible Society.
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• American Bible Society Provides Scripture at New Orleans Hornets Home Game

  Friday, November 16, 2007

  The American Bible Society, working cooperatively with the New Orleans Hornets of the National Basketball Association, participated in the first Faith & Family Night at the team's home game with the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, November 9.
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• MOBIA Receives a Grant from the Henry Luce Foundation

  Wednesday, November 14, 2007

  The Museum of Biblical Art Receives a Grant of $85,000 from the Henry Luce Foundation to Fund Symposium on Medieval Art and Religious Tolerance
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• BERNARD, MOORE, AND CUTIE; ELECTED TO ABS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  Friday, November 9, 2007

  Three new members have been elected to the Board of Trustees of the American Bible Society. Rev. A.R. Bernard, Jr., Dr. Steven Gary Wade Moore and Rev. Alberto R. Cutié were selected at the September Board meeting at the Bible Society headquarters in New York City.
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• Nadia T. Cavner, Philanthropist of the Year

  Thursday, November 8, 2007

  Nadia Cavner of the Nadia Cavner Group at BancorpSouth Investment Services has been named Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year by the Ozark Region Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY PRESENTS TO AIR ON THE NRB NETWORK

  Friday, October 19, 2007

  The American Bible Society, founded in 1816, has teamed with the NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) Network to broadcast the award-winning television program American Bible Society Presents.
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• GMA AND THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY CELEBRATE THE BIBLE

  Friday, October 12, 2007

  New GMA Music in the Rockies Competition Added Called ABS Scripture Song Category
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• The American Bible Society Honors Outstanding Latino Christian Leaders

  Wednesday, August 29, 2007

  Honorees include Bernie Williams, His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Ortega Alamino, Maria Elena Girone, Fr. Joseph P. Parkes, and Chick-fil-A; performance by Willie Colón
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• American Bible Society's Delores Burnett Honored By Gospel Today Magazine

  Tuesday, August 28, 2007

  The American Bible Society is pleased to announce that Minister Delores Burnett, Manager of Church Relations, has been chosen as one of twelve New Kingdom Voices by Gospel Today magazine.
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• Simon Barnes Becomes Executive Vice President, Development and Marketing, of American Bible Society

  Wednesday, August 22, 2007

  The American Bible Society has announced that Simon Barnes has become the Executive Vice President, Development and Marketing.
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• Rev. Dr. Kuo-Wei Peng Joins American Bible Society's Scritpure Translation Team

  Wednesday, July 18, 2007

  The American Bible Society is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Kuo-Wei Peng has joined the American Bible Society's Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship as a Translations Officer.
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• Ecumenical Patriarch of the Worldwide Orthodox Christian Church Meets with American Bible Society Leaders

  Tuesday, July 17, 2007

  The American Bible Society has been steadily building a strong relationship over the past several years with both the Greek Orthodox Church in the United States and in Greece and the Greek Bible Society.
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• Godly Foundation of America

  Monday, July 2, 2007

  The Fourth of July provides an excellent opportunity to think about the principles that were the foundation of this country.
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• American Bible Society Mourns the Loss of Ruth Bell Graham

  Friday, June 15, 2007

  The American Bible Society is deeply saddened by the death of Mrs. Ruth Bell Graham, the life-long partner in ministry of evangelist Rev. Dr. Billy Graham.
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• American Bible Society Mourns the loss of Yolanda King

  Thursday, May 17, 2007

  The American Bible Society extends condolences to the King family on the occasion of the death of Yolanda King.
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• American Bible Society Library Celebrates 190th Anniversary

  Monday, May 14, 2007

  In honor of its 190th anniversary, the American Bible Society Library will exhibit historically significant Scriptures and letters from American Bible Society founders and notable American figures.
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• American Bible Society and ChristianMobile Launch International Direct-to-Consumer Mobile Internet Site

  Friday, March 23, 2007

  American Bible Society and ChristianMobile Launch International Direct-to-Consumer Mobile Internet Site
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• The American Bible Society Responds to "Lost Tomb of Jesus"

  Friday, March 9, 2007

  The American Bible Society, a 190-year old organization devoted to Bible translation, scholarship, distribution and engagement, wishes to congratulate the Discovery Channel and the producers of this documentary. They offer a film that takes the Bible and the claims of faith seriously. We value the disclaimer on the Discovery Web site that the film is not intended to challenge Christian faith in the bodily resurrection of Jesus. As our recent Zogby Poll shows 84% of the American viewing public is not offended by programs that mention God, religion, faith and the Bible.

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• Christianity Welcomes Inquiries and Investigations of the Faith

  Friday, March 9, 2007

  Christianity welcomes all possible inquiries and investigations of the faith by those who honestly desire to arrive at the truth about God, if they will also give attention to all the data and factors involved.
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• American Bible Society Donates Bibles for Hollywood Gala

  Thursday, February 15, 2007

  The American Bible Society has donated 800 Bibles to the Christian Film & Television Commission(TM) for distribution at the Commission's 15th Annual Movieguide(R) Faith & Values Awards Gala on February 20 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
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• American Bible Society Mourns Passing of Dr. Bruce M. Metzger, Trustee Emeritus

  Thursday, February 15, 2007

  The American Bible Society is mourning the death of Dr. Bruce M. Metzger, trustee emeritus of the Bible Society.
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• American Bible Society Survey Finds Teens look to Parents, Teachers, Siblings, Local Religious Leaders and Jesus as Role Models and Heroes

  Monday, February 5, 2007

  Biblical virtues of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and truthfulness are qualities teens look for most when choosing role models
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• American Bible Society Joins Salvation Army in Fight to Promote Literacy in New Jersey

  Wednesday, January 31, 2007

  The American Bible Society and the New Jersey Division of The Salvation Army have announced they will expand their cooperative literacy program, Mission:Literacy.
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• American Bible Society Conducts First Annual "Day of Prayer"

  Sunday, January 21, 2007

  The Hispanic/Latino Ministries of the American Bible Society hosted its first annual "Day of Prayer for Christian Unity" on January 18th to coincide with the annual worldwide "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity", which is designed to engage all Christians in prayer and to foster unity among Christians worldwide.
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• American Bible Society and ChristianMobile Enter Into Exclusive Agreement to Distribute The Bible Via Mobile Phones

  Sunday, December 17, 2006

  ChristianMobile, a global provider of Biblical content to mobile devices has entered into an exclusive agreement with the American Bible Society to make the Bible accessible on mobile phones worldwide.
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• Zogby International and American Bible Society First Amendment Poll Reveals Powerful Evidence of America's Desire for Religion and Values

  Wednesday, November 29, 2006

  The American Bible Society releases findings that, contrary to popular belief, the public is interested in moral-infused entertainment options on both the small and silver screens.
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• THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY TO PRESENT THANKSGIVING SPECIAL HOSTED BY PAT BOONE

  Thursday, November 16, 2006

  Legendary singer and actor Pat Boone will host Thanksgiving USA, a syndicated holiday special presented by the American Bible Society running on over 110 local and cable television stations across the country throughout the Thanksgiving weekend.
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• American Bible Society Mourns Passing of Rev. Dr. Franklin D. Fry, Senior Trustee

  Thursday, November 9, 2006

  The American Bible Society is mourning the death of the Rev. Dr. Franklin Drewes Fry, senior trustee of the Bible Society, on All Saints Sunday, November 5, 2006. Dr. Fry, a trustee since 1972, became a senior trustee in 1996.
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• The American Bible Society and Scholastic Expand Agreement to Develop Bible-Related Books and Multimedia for Children

  Monday, October 30, 2006

  Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, and the American Bible Society have announced the expansion of their agreement to create Bibles and Bible-related books and multimedia for children and families.
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• Children's Bible Reader Strengthens Their Faith

  Monday, October 9, 2006

  Children are the focus of a new publication that brings to life the central stories of the Bible, making them accessible to children. The Children's Bible Reader has been created through the efforts of the Greek Bible Society, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the American Bible Society.
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• R. Lamar Vest Selected as Executive Director for Ministries; Dennis Dickerson New Chairman of Board of Trustees

  Tuesday, September 26, 2006

  Rev. Dr. R. Lamar Vest, has been selected by the Board as the executive director for ministries for the Bible Society...Dr. Dennis Dickerson, became the chairman of the Board at the conclusion of the Board meeting, moving from his position as vice chairman.
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• Salvador Joins American Bible Society To Promote Bible Reading Among Hispanic Population

  Tuesday, August 8, 2006

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• 70 Percent of U.S. Teens Find a Correlation Between the Bible's Messages and Their Own Lives

  Monday, July 17, 2006

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• Rev. Dr. Richard Jeske Assumes Post as Director of Ecumenical and Inter-faith Relations

  Wednesday, June 28, 2006

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• American Bible Society Television Series and DVD Receive Telly Awards

  Wednesday, June 14, 2006

  The American Bible Society, the country's largest biblical organization, has been recognized in the 27th Annual Telly Awards competition for its new series American Bible Society Presents. The program was honored in the Religious/Spiritual category.
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• China Bible Exhibit Opens With Festive Ceremony

  Wednesday, June 7, 2006

  With celebratory speeches and the snip of scissors cutting through a festive ribbon, a beautifully conceived China Bible Exhibit opened on Monday, June 5, at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The display shows the history of the Bible in China over 1500 years and details the Bible ministry being carried on in China. The American Bible Society is one of the principal sponsors of the exhibit in New York City.
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• Rev. Billy Graham Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from American Bible Society

  Wednesday, May 31, 2006

  The Rev. Dr. Billy Graham was presented with the first American Bible Society Heroes of the Faith Lifetime Achievement Award. The Rev. Paul G. Irwin, president of the American Bible Society and Dr. Lamar Vest , Chairman of the Board of Trustees, made the presentation that recognized the five and a half decades Dr. Graham has proclaimed the Word of God to millions of people around the world.
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• American Bible Society Board of Trustees Celebrates the Translation of the New Testament into Gullah

  Friday, May 19, 2006

  The Board of Trustees of the American Bible Society, meeting in New York City, celebrated the conclusion of a 26-year project to translate the New Testament into Gullah, a creole language created by slaves from West Africa who devised it from indigenous African languages and English.
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• Bible Read-a-Thon a Success, Marking 190th Anniversary of American Bible Society Founding

  Wednesday, May 17, 2006

  From early in the morning to late at night over six days, thousands of individuals passing by the American Bible Society headquarters were treated to a reading of the Bible from the beginning to the end. The 90-hour Read-a-Thon was dubbed the Bible on Broadway.
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• The Bible Ministry Exhibition of the Church in China

  Monday, May 15, 2006

  The energy of the gospel message in China will be reflected for American audiences this year through an exhibition in the Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta areas sponsored by the China Christian Council (CCC) in conjunction with the American Bible Society and other organizations.
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• American Bible Society Mourns with Taylor University Students

  Thursday, April 27, 2006

  The American Bible Society is in mourning because of the loss of life of students and staff from Taylor University located in Upland, Indiana.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY PREMIERES FIRST TV SERIES

  Thursday, April 20, 2006

  Nation's Largest Biblical Organization's Debut Syndicated on 275 Stations
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• Statement of the American Bible Society Concerning Fireproof Ministries

  Friday, April 7, 2006

  The American Bible Society commends Fireproof Ministries for its outreach to those addicted to pornography and informed Pastor Craig Gross that the American Bible Society supports his ministry's initiative to share the Gospel with those who are so addicted.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE BY RELIGION COMMUNICATORS COUNCIL

  Wednesday, March 8, 2006

  The American Bible Society has been recognized by the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) for excellence and merit. The award recognizes the achievements of RCC members who demonstrate excellence in their fields. Entries in various categories are judged by peers in local chapters across the country.
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• More Tales from the Gulf Coast

  Wednesday, March 8, 2006

  "When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you." Isaiah 43:2A (GNT)
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• Dr. Charles W. Baas, Former Treasurer of American Bible Society, Has Died

  Thursday, March 2, 2006

  Dr. Charles W. Baas, 85, the 11th treasurer of the American Bible Society in its 190 years, has died in Easley, South Carolina. Dr. Baas joined the Bible Society in 1946 and was named assistant treasurer in 1954, becoming treasurer in 1958. He retired in 1987.
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• You Can Pray with Confidence!

  Wednesday, March 1, 2006

  An important rule of prayer is that we should be inspired to pray with the sure hope of succeeding.
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• American Bible Society Mourns Passing of Dr. Stewart Herman, Senior Trustee of American Bible Society

  Monday, February 27, 2006

  Rev. Dr. Stewart Winfield Herman, senior trustee and life member, is being mourned by the American Bible Society. Dr. Herman was a retired pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, first elected to the Board of Managers in 1961 and became a senior trustee of the Board of Trustees in 1990.
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• CHAPLAIN CELEBRATES SPECIAL BIBLE DEDICATED TO TEXAS SOLDIERS RETURNING FROM IRAQ

  Tuesday, February 21, 2006

  At a meeting of the Board of Trustees, Chaplain (Major) J. Craig Combs thanked the American Bible Society for providing a special Bible for soldiers returning from a year's tour of duty in Iraq. He spoke to the Board about "this answer to prayer" at the Bible Society in New York City.
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• American Bible Society Reached Children with the Bible

  Friday, February 17, 2006

  Children need to know God's Word, but the trick is to make it enjoyable and attractive. That's what has happened in a partnership between the American Bible Society and Scholastic. Children, ages 3-8, are being reached in record numbers.
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• Pray for Alabama Churches imaged letter

  Tuesday, February 14, 2006

  image copied from BNW creative
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• Pray for a New Beginning in Alabama

  Monday, February 13, 2006

  Dr. Paul G. Irwin, president, American Bible Society, addresses the burning of churches in Alabama as a cause of deep anguish for those who have suffered the loss of their beloved church buildings.
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• Prayer for a new beginning in Alabama

  Monday, February 13, 2006

  The burning of churches in Alabama is the cause of deep anguish for those who have suffered the loss of their beloved church building. We must pray for our sisters and brothers who are grieving at this time of loss and we should do all in our power to uphold them in prayer.
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• American Bible Society Mourns Passing of Dr. Mildred M. Berg, Trustee Emeritus

  Tuesday, February 7, 2006

  The American Bible Society is mourning the death of Dr. Mildred M. Berg, trustee emeritus of the Bible Society. Dr. Berg was first elected to the Board of Managers in 1978 and in 2000 became trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY PRESIDENT LAUDS CORETTA SCOTT KING'S COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE FOR ALL OF GOD'S CHILDREN

  Wednesday, February 1, 2006

  A statement from Rev. Dr. Paul G. Irwin, President, American Bible Society: The American Bible Society is deeply saddened by the death of civil rights leader Coretta Scott King. Hers was a life committed to faith and the cause of justice for all of God's children.
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• Bible Study Guide: Gospel of John

  Friday, January 6, 2006

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Acts

  Friday, January 6, 2006

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• AMERICA GETS A NEW YEAR'S GIFT FROM AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY

  Tuesday, December 27, 2005

  The American Bible Society is offering hope to the nation as a New Year's gift. A series of full-page ads in USA Today, El Diario, La Opinión and El Nuevo Herald appearing on Friday, December 30, 2005, give people the opportunity to order, without cost, God Is Our Shelter and Strength, a small booklet of Scripture verses. The booklet is available in English and Spanish.
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• Bible Study Guide: Proverbs

  Thursday, December 22, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Ruth

  Thursday, December 22, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• What is a house if we don't have God's Word in it?

  Wednesday, December 21, 2005

  Philippines
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• He Named Him Jesus

  Wednesday, December 21, 2005

  The God of the Bible does not stay at a distance, or work in abstractions, or count people as statistics. The God of the Bible has a name and wants to know everyone else's. God gives new names to people and calls them by name. God gets specific, and chooses people to get God's work done by name: gentle Joseph from Bethlehem in Judea, the teenager Mary from Nazareth in Galilee.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY TO SUPPLY ALL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BIBLES

  Wednesday, December 14, 2005

  Ever since its founding in 1976, Habitat for Humanity has given a Bible, along with house keys, to its new homeowners in the United States. Thanks to a renewed partnership with the American Bible Society, all Bibles provided to Habitat families across the country will be donated free of charge. The American Bible Society has donated Bibles to Habitat in the past, and both organizations are eager to renew and expand the partnership.
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• AMERICANS SUPPORT ARMED FORCES OVERESEAS WITH CHRISTMAS CARE PACKAGES

  Tuesday, December 13, 2005

  Hundreds of thousands of US servicemen and women will be spending Christmas in Iraq, Afghanistan and other places around the world rather than at home with their loved ones. American Bible Society has created Christmas Care Packages for our brave members of the military with a customized Bible, a Christmas carols CD and a DVD of "The First Noel" with Roger Moore to help make this a great Christmas for our men and women in the military.
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• Get Ready for the Kingdom of God!

  Monday, December 12, 2005

  The story of Jesus doesn't start with Jesus. All four New Testament Gospel writers begin their reports of Jesus' ministry with a report of another ministry, that of John the Baptist. Was this to provide a contrast? Set a precedent? Or, to give an example of an attempt gone awry?
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• The Spontaneity of God

  Tuesday, November 29, 2005

  The season of Advent is the first season of the Christian church year and spans the four Sundays before Christmas. The word "advent" means "he comes," and Christians observe this season as a time of anticipation, of preparation for the celebration of Jesus' birth, and of reflection on God's past, present and future.
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• The Reason to Give Thanks

  Tuesday, November 22, 2005

  In 1621, the Pilgrims first celebrated what came to be known as Thanksgiving, to which they invited the Wampanoags, a Native American tribe, who had helped them settle and plant new crops in the new land.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL GLOBAL BIBLE SUMMIT

  Friday, November 18, 2005

  For the second consecutive year, the American Bible Society held its Global Bible Summit and National Church Leaders Symposium. From November 11 to 13, church leaders, special guests and select Bible Society staff gathered in New York City at Le Parker Meridien Hotel to hear testimonials, guest speakers, inspirational music and to worship. The summit is used to inspire, inform and challenge its attendees to explore innovative ways for passionate Christ followers to connect people around the globe with the life-changing message of the Bible.
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• GOD SPEAKS IN GULLAH: GULLAH LANGUAGE TRANSLATION OF AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY CELEBRATED AS 26-YEAR PROJECT IS CONCLUDED

  Wednesday, November 16, 2005

  The American Bible Society is celebrating the conclusion of a 26-year project to translate the New Testament in Gullah, a creole language created by slaves from West Africa who devised it from indigenous African languages and English. The announcement of the translation, De Nyew Testament, was made at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island in South Carolina, a key center of Gullah culture. The new translation went on sale to an excited crowd during the Heritage Days festival, following a special presentation to leaders of the Penn Center, a partner in the process, and to those who had contributed to the final product.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY REACHING OUT WITH "24 HOURS WITH THE BIBLE"

  Friday, November 11, 2005

  The American Bible Society is setting out to reach the Latino community of the New York City area with "24 Hours With the Bible," a special radio broadcast that will air on Radio Vision Cristiana (WWRV 1330 AM). The program, which features a dramatization of the New Testament using the Traduccion en Lenguaje Actual version, will begin airing at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 11 and will last through 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 12.
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• MAJORITY OF TEENS SAY THAT CATASTROPHIC EVENTS, SUCH AS HURRICANE KATRINA, DO NOT AFFECT THEIR FAITH IN GOD

  Friday, November 11, 2005

  Almost 76 percent (75.9 percent) of teenagers say that catastrophic events, such as Hurricane Katrina, do not affect their faith in God, according to a study released by the American Bible Society. Only 10 percent said that their faith had been affected, and 9.4 percent were "undecided."
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• Surviving Tsunamis, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Floods and Avian Flu

  Tuesday, November 1, 2005

  It can be a bit frightening to check headlines online, read the newspaper or watch television news. 2005 has been one massive natural tragedy after another. Why is God allowing all these things to happen?
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• A Brief Introduction to Bible Translation

  Tuesday, October 18, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Hurricane Losses, Gasoline Prices, and God

  Monday, October 10, 2005

  The last few weeks have been especially trying ones for Americans. Millions have been displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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• American Bible Society THE BIBLE IN HISPANIC AMERICA Event Honors Three: Archbishop, Philanthropist, and Musician

  Thursday, October 6, 2005

  The American Bible Society will be holding a black-tie gala in New York City on Tuesday, October 11, to honor three individuals who have done much to aid the Hispanic community. The purpose of the Bible Society's The Bible in Hispanic America initiative is to support programs designed to educate, inspire and impact lives in Hispanic American communities both domestically and internationally.
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• Bible Reading Tips

  Thursday, October 6, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Children's Bible Timeline

  Thursday, October 6, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Online Bible Dictionary - G

  Tuesday, October 4, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Online Bible Dictionary - J

  Tuesday, October 4, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Online Bible Dictionary - D

  Tuesday, October 4, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Online Bible Dictionary - M

  Tuesday, October 4, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Online Bible Dictionary - O

  Tuesday, October 4, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• What is Canon?

  Tuesday, September 27, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?

  Tuesday, September 27, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• What is Apocalyptic Imagery?

  Tuesday, September 27, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• What is the Ark of the Covenant?

  Tuesday, September 27, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Other Bible FAQ's

  Tuesday, September 27, 2005

  A Bible Learning Resource
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• BIBLES BRIGHTEN LIVES OF SURVIVORS OF HURRICANE KATRINA; THREE QUARTERS OF A MILLION SCRIPTURES FOR DISTRIBUTION

  Wednesday, September 21, 2005

  The American Bible Society already has three quarters of a million Bibles and Scripture portions for distribution to those who survived the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, with more to come in the days ahead. All of the Scriptures are in English and Spanish and include outreach Bibles and a special booklet created for this tragedy called God Is Our Shelter and Strength. A million copies of the pocket-sized portion have been printed in both languages.
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• Recommended Resources for Studying the Bible

  Tuesday, September 20, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Introduction to the Books of the Bible

  Tuesday, September 20, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Weights and Measures in the Bible

  Tuesday, September 20, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Descriptions of Bible Translations

  Tuesday, September 20, 2005

  A Learing Bible Resource
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• Helpful Tips for Reading the Bible

  Tuesday, September 20, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Banking and Money in the Ancient World

  Tuesday, September 20, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Why Does God Allow Suffering?

  Thursday, September 15, 2005

  A Bible Resource Center Article
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• Introduction to the New Testament

  Tuesday, September 13, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• CHILDREN AND YOUTH AFFECTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA AIDED BY AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY

  Monday, September 12, 2005

  The American Bible Society is helping children and youth who have been evacuated from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina by providing printed materials especially for those age groups. Young people have been traumatized by the disaster and need particular attention at this time. It is thought that the print pieces will reassure them of God's love and care.
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• American Bible Society Provides Bibles and Scripture Portions to Those Affected by Hurricane Katrina

  Thursday, September 8, 2005

  The American Bible Society has been reaching out to those evacuated from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina with the comfort and hope of God's Word. The Bible Society responded forcefully in 1927 when a similar hurricane-related disaster struck the area around New Orleans. Then, as now, God's love and care was provided through the Book of Books, the Bible.
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• AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY CALLS ON PEOPLE OF AMERICA TO RESPOND TO NEED FOR BIBLES IN WAKE OF HURRICANE KATRINA

  Friday, September 2, 2005

  The American Bible Society, hearing pleas from churches helping those ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, is responding to a desperate need for Bibles. Churches have lost their Bibles and many family Bibles have become victims of the hurricane. A compelling call has been issued by the Bible Society to the American people to respond vigorously not only to the physical but also the spiritual crisis by providing Bibles to those who need them.
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• Overview of the New Testament

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Hebrews

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Introduction to the Gospels and Acts

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Deuteronomy

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Colossians

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Matthew

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Ephesians

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Philemon

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: The Gospel of Mark

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Numbers

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Genesis

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Leviticus

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: 1 Peter

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Philippians

  Thursday, September 1, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Leaders of House Churches in the New Testament

  Wednesday, August 31, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• How to Memorize the Bible

  Wednesday, August 31, 2005

  Simple Steps to Memorization
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• Bible Study Guide: Galatians

  Wednesday, August 31, 2005

  Introduction and Synopsis to Galatians
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• Children's Interactive Storybook

  Wednesday, August 31, 2005

  In the Beginning
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• People of Faith Mentioned in Hebrews 11

  Wednesday, August 31, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses

  Wednesday, August 31, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Bible Study Guide: Luke

  Wednesday, August 31, 2005

  An Introduction and Synopsis of the Gospel of Luke
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• Bible Study Guide: Exodus

  Wednesday, August 31, 2005

  Introduction and Synopsis of Exodus
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• How God Uses Miracles

  Wednesday, August 31, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Introduction to the Prophetic Books

  Tuesday, August 30, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Well-Known Miracles of Jesus

  Tuesday, August 30, 2005

  Chart of Several Miracles of Jesus
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• The Twelve Disciples of Jesus

  Tuesday, August 30, 2005

  List of Jesus' Disciples
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• Key Events in David's Life

  Tuesday, August 30, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Historical Books of the Old Testament

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  A Chart of the Historical Books
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• Old Testament Sacrifices and Offerings

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Key Events in Moses' Life

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Introduction to the Old Testament

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Introduction to the Pentateuch

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• How the Bible Came to Us

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  The Bible is like a small library that contains many books written by many authors. The word "Bible" comes from the Greek word biblia, meaning "books." It took more than 1,100 years for all of these books to be written down, and it was many more years before the list of books now known as the Bible came together in one large book.
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• A Concise History of the English Bible

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  A Concise History of the English Bible has been prepared to provide ministers, teachers, speakers, writers and others with a reliable, compact statement of the essential elements in the great story of the English Bible.
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• Biblical Hebrew

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  Introduction to the Old Testament language of Hebrew
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• Timeline of Biblical Events

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Ancient Texts Related to the Old Testament

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  A Learing Bible Resource
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• Overview of Old Testament Books

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Archaeological Ages

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• What Are the Apocrypha and the Deuterocanonical Books?

  Monday, August 29, 2005

  Apocrypha and Deuterocanonical books
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• The Judges of Israel

  Sunday, August 28, 2005

  Chart of the Judges of Israel
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• What Books Belong in the Bible?

  Tuesday, August 23, 2005

  A Learning Bible Resource
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• Suffering Children Know Pain, Hunger - They Need to Know the Lord

  Wednesday, August 3, 2005

  Help Reach the Hurting with the News that God Is the Father of the Fatherless
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• God's Word comes to today's Kikongo speakers

  Tuesday, August 2, 2005

  Congo
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• MAJORITY OF TEENS - MORE THAN 82% -- THINK THE WORDS "UNDER GOD" BELONG IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  Thursday, June 30, 2005

  The majority of teenagers - 82.4% -- think the words "under God" belong in the Pledge of Allegiance, according to a study released by the American Bible Society.
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• R. LAMAR VEST RE-ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  Thursday, June 30, 2005

  The Rev. Dr. R. Lamar Vest, chancellor for the Division of Education of the Church of God with headquarters in Cleveland, Tennessee, has been reelected to chair the Board of Trustees of the American Bible Society.
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• Sub-Saharan Africa: Ground Zero for HIV/AIDS

  Wednesday, June 15, 2005

  Southern Africa is at the epicenter of the world's most devasting pandemic.
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• HIV/AIDS Crisis in Lesotho

  Wednesday, June 15, 2005

  In a country devasted by HIV/AIDS, spiritual needs are sometimes overlooked.
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• HIV/AIDS Crisis in Botswana

  Wednesday, June 15, 2005

  Every family in Botswana will feel the pain of HIV/AIDS.
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• French and English Language Bibles for Secondary Schools in Rwanda

  Monday, June 13, 2005

  Bibles Mean a Brighter Future for Rwanda
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• Food and Hope for Deprived Communities in Gaza

  Friday, June 3, 2005

  West Bank
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• Translation and Literacy Go Hand-in-Hand in Côte d'Ivoire

  Friday, June 3, 2005

  Côte d'Ivoire
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• ABS Providing Potential Grant Recipients New Access Through Work with Geneva Global

  Friday, June 3, 2005

  In an effort to aid other national Bible Societies in the UBS fellowship, and to further enhance donor knowledge of potential areas for support, the American Bible Society has acquired the services of Geneva Global, the consulting arm of the Geneva Foundation.
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• The Beehive: A Haven for Street Kids

  Thursday, May 26, 2005

  Costa Rica's growing number of street children, currently estimated at 143,000, represents about 3.5 percent of the population.
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• Inmates Receive a Life-Changing Verdict

  Wednesday, May 25, 2005

  For the past 12 years he has ministered as a prison and jail chaplain, Chaplain Brown has relied on the American Bible Society to supply most of the Bibles he gives to inmates.
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• Taking the Bible to Theater-Goers

  Tuesday, May 24, 2005

  United Kingdom
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• Translators Bring Varisi New Testament to Their People

  Tuesday, May 24, 2005

  Solomon Islands
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• Dr. Eugene Habecker Leaving The American Bible Society to Become President of Taylor University

  Thursday, May 19, 2005

  The board of trustees of the American Bible Society (ABS) has announced that ABS President Dr. Eugene B. Habecker is leaving his post after 14 years to assume the post of president of his alma mater, Taylor University.
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• American Bible Society Hosts Latino Forum

  Wednesday, May 18, 2005

  The American Bible Society hosted a gathering of Hispanic pastors and faith-based leaders, community leaders and marketplace professionals to discuss the challenges facing the urban Latino church on Friday, May 13, 2005.
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• Beirut's Bible World Welcomes 10,000th Visitor

  Thursday, May 12, 2005

  Lebanon
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• Getting the Churches to Talk About AIDS

  Thursday, May 12, 2005

  Burkina Faso
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• Making the Bible Heard Across Adelaide

  Tuesday, May 3, 2005

  Australia
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• Reaching People Who Can't Read

  Tuesday, May 3, 2005

  Madagascar
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• Latest Technology Ensures Inclusion of Brazil's Visually Impaired

  Wednesday, April 20, 2005

  Brazil
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• The 'Last Place on Earth': Gospel in the Saa Language

  Wednesday, April 20, 2005

  Vanuatu
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• Jesus Film and Bible Videos Get Passers-by Thinking

  Wednesday, April 6, 2005

  The presence of a Bible bookshop in a busy street in a popular summer holiday resort has proved to be one of the most successful methods of evangelistic outreach that the Bible Society of Egypt (BSE) has undertaken...
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• American Bible Society Receives Community Award

  Wednesday, April 6, 2005

  The American Bible Society was recognized for its community service by the Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center (LSNC) at its 6th annual Community Care Day held on March 31, 2005.
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• Bible Society Supports Efforts to Care for Kenya's Poorest 'Flock'

  Wednesday, April 6, 2005

  Kenya
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• Audio Scriptures for Children

  Wednesday, March 30, 2005

  The Scriptures are in the public schools in Ghana, Ukraine, and India ... let's not run short while this door is open!
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• American Bible Society Receives Award Recognitions From Religion Communicators Council

  Monday, March 28, 2005

  The American Bible Society is the recipient of several awards just announced by the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) in the 2005 DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards.
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• American Bible Society Honored With Pinnacle Award

  Thursday, March 24, 2005

  The American Bible Society has been recognized by the Microsoft Corporation with the Pinnacle Award for Overall Excellence.
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• Majority of Teens -- Almost 72% -- Believe In the Message of Easter, According to an American Bible Society Study

  Thursday, March 24, 2005

  Latest teen survey results
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• God's Word to Remote Corners of the Earth

  Friday, January 21, 2005

  Zimbabwe
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• Investing in the Children of Ukraine

  Friday, January 21, 2005

  Ukraine
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• Scriptural Hope Sent to Areas Ravaged by Tsunami

  Monday, January 10, 2005

  American Bible Society Provides Host of Bible Resources to People in the Region
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• Tsunami Response Initiative

  Thursday, January 6, 2005

  Tsunami leaves awesome trail of physical and spiritual needs
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• New Testament for the Gumuz People

  Wednesday, December 22, 2004

  Ethiopia
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• A Humble Servant to the Disabled

  Tuesday, December 21, 2004

  How a top athlete built a new life out of tragedy
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• A Biblical Response to AIDS in Africa

  Tuesday, December 21, 2004

  Responding to the largest disease epidemic the world has ever known.
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• Healing Hearts in the City

  Tuesday, December 21, 2004

  Kim Slaughter in 4 the Streets Magazine
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• Running for Bibles

  Monday, December 20, 2004

  Michael Bassous, executive director and acting general secretary of the Bible Society in Lebanon, takes his Bible work outside the office, and has inspired others to do the same.
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