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.
Introducing the Restoring Hope Bible
American Bible Society is proud to introduce the new Restoring Hope Bible. This unique edition combines God’s Word with Bible-based trauma healing resources, offering readers a rich experience that can comfort them in suffering and guide them toward healing in Jesus Christ. It invites curious readers to explore biblical truths about suffering, brokenness, and restoration as they encounter the Wounded…
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Liana’s Favorite Books: Episode 8
In this episode of “Liana’s Favorite Books,” Dr. Liana Lupas takes you on a tour of a Spanish New Testament printed all the way back in 1556. This tiny volume has some big stories to accompany it! The very first Bible to be issued in Spain was, sadly, never read by the people. The Spanish Inquisition put a stop to…
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How You Helped Distribute Bibles In A War Zone — And Beyond . . .
War and conflict have followed the people of Ukraine, and many have taken unbearably difficult action in order to survive. For many, escaping with their lives means fleeing without Scripture, and others who remain cling to spiritual comfort in God’s Word however possible. But through the generosity of our friends, spiritually hungry and hurting people throughout Ukraine are able to…
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This is the first Bible I have ever received
Cambodia has a dark and painful history. As many as 2 million people — even entire families — died by execution, starvation, disease, and overwork from 1975-79 under the Khmer Rouge. Buddhism became the state religion, promoted in schools, holiday observances, and religious training. Currently, less than two percent of the population is Christian. But through your kindness, that number…
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“At last, I have a Bible!”
Josiane* was a widow with two small children living in Togo, one of the poorest nations of the world. She used what little money she had for a small piece of land and a tiny house. She even started a small business to provide for her children. She remarried and had another child. Then Josiane became very ill. While she…
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“I didn’t know much about Jesus.”
Last year, our generous friends helped the Bible Society global network complete Scripture translations in 90 languages used by 794 million people — just over 10 percent of the world’s population! Despite the chaos of COVID-19, for the first time ever, 11 million people from Bangladesh to Myanmar — representing 48 language groups — now have access to the Bible…
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