Changemaker: Elias Boudinot

The Changemakers Series is designed to inform and inspire you with stories of ordinary people who dedicated their lives to spreading God’s Word around the world. Today, meet Elias Boudinot, an American Founder whose great love for Scripture inspired him to establish American Bible Society and organize a… Read More

Staff Spotlight: Joy Varnay

This is part of a series of staff spotlights at American Bible Society. We hope you enjoy getting to know our staff members, who are using their gifts to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. Today, meet Joy Varnay, who serves as a regional… Read More

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… Read More

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,… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

“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… Read More

“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 —… Read More

“The Bible is better than food.”

Amazing things happen when we work together for the cause of Christ. Desiring to distribute 1 million Bibles in Brazil, the Bible Society launched the outreach by giving away 375,000 New Testaments. The event was such a tremendous success that the churches in Brazil were inspired to raise additional funds… Read More

Ignite Your Faith with Letters from Paul

May you always be joyful in your union with the Lord. I say it again: rejoice! Philippians 4:4 GNT In this new video series from American Bible Society, you’ll ignite your faith with key passages from the letters of the apostle Paul. Featuring… Read More