Scripture engagement leads to knowing God—and lives changed forever. Now more than ever, Americans need to know God’s Word and the hope we have in its transformative message. The State of the Bible is a yearly, in-depth study, asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.
.Bible Web Launch Facilitates Bible Engagement
In September, American Bible Society launched the new top-level domain .Bible as a platform to facilitate reading and engaging with the Bible. One of the first sites to launch on .Bible was American.Bible on Sept. 3. Ministry partners including YouVersion, United Bible Societies, Faith Comes By Hearing, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and other organizations will also be launching…
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Celebrate International Translation Day and the Pioneering Work of Saint Jerome
Every year, September 30 commemorates the feast day of Saint Jerome for the Christian church. As it so happens, this date also marks the annual celebration of International Translation Day. But the overlap of these two holidays is no mere coincidence.Born in the middle of the 4th century, Jerome pioneered one of the most groundbreaking Bible translation projects in church…
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Abducted by ISIS, One Christian Made an Impossible Choice
As a Christian living in Iraq, Kasim* has faced his fair share of impossible choices. When ISIS militants raided his village, Kasim had to make a decision. Would he evacuate the town along with his wife and children? Or would he remain behind to defend their home from the violent band of terrorists? Kasim* decided to defend his family’s home,…
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Pointing Catholic Pilgrims to God’s Word
At the start of this week, thousands of Christian pilgrims from around the world descended on Philadelphia, Pa. for the World Meeting of Families Conference—the world’s largest gathering of Catholic families. Close to 1 million people are expected to be in attendance this weekend for several appearances by Pope Francis.To reach the hundreds of thousands of people roaming Philadelphia with…
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6 Pope Francis Quotes about the Bible
This weekend, you will be hard pressed to tune into a national news outlet without spotting the smiling face of Pope Francis, who arrived in the United States for the first time on Tuesday. While his historic journey to America is certainly newsworthy, Pope Francis has decided to share the media spotlight with a familiar friend: the Bible. Pope Francis…
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Weeping Turned to Dancing
In the foothills of Swaziland, a small country in Southern Africa, Sophie* shuffled into a cement classroom and found a seat on the dirt floor. As men and women filed into the room, she smiled, flashing an ear-to-ear grin. But beneath her smile, Sophie carried deep wounds—both emotional and physical. Like more than 380,000 adults in Swaziland, Sophie lives with…
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