In this inaugural episode of our new video series, “Liana’s Favorite Books,” American Bible Society’s beloved librarian, Dr. Liana Lupas, is pleased to share a historic Gothic translation of the Gospels. This 1671 edition is a polyglot containing the Gothic, Swedish, Islandic, and Latin texts. The… Read More
This Veterans Day, American Bible Society thanks God for the faithful service of our Veterans. We honor their bravery in risking their lives for our freedoms and remain committed to sharing the good news with those who served through our Armed Services Ministry. Since 1817, we have deployed God’s Word… Read More
At just 5 years old, Alberto* was living on the streets of Honduras. Abandoned by his parents, he and his twin brothers fell in with gang members, doing whatever it took to survive. Without any positive role models or the ability to escape his situation, Alberto began working for… Read More
Life in rural Liberia was very difficult for Amos*. He had no electricity, no running water, and no way to understand the truth of the Bible. His business struggled, and he found himself constantly in debt, often selling personal possessions to make ends meet. So, when a friend… Read More
Cherita* remembers the moment that changed her life — the moment she first heard God’s Word in her heart language. She wasn’t able to read very well, though she was trying to learn. The audio Bible allowed her to more fully understand and engage with God’s Word. “I… Read More
After 30 years of service and three long war tours, Captain Perez* has seen the worst of humanity. “Every day you fight fire. That’s war every day. Explosions every day, every night. When bullets are flying, there is no discretion who they hit. You’re not safe anywhere,” he shares. Read More
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5:44b Although 2021 is considered an “off year” for political elections across the U.S., Americans are as concerned as ever about the heated cultural moment we are living through as a nation. According… Read More
The Ukraine crisis has become one of the bloodiest European conflicts since the early 1990s. Russia’s invasion into eastern Ukraine has not only displaced families, but it also continues to endanger lives. Fighting and landmines have already killed thousands. More than 2 million people had to flee their… Read More
Sadly, some people across the globe live in both spiritual and physical darkness. Many people who are blind or visually impaired have no access to God’s Word. With the help of our generous financial partners, we are working to change this by providing audio and Braille Scriptures to people… Read More
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 ESV At its heart, Christianity is a free gift of God’s grace. It’s this simple truth that drives the ministry and philanthropy of… Read More
