2020 has been a year full of challenges, but Chakma, and Marma, speaking Christians in southeastern Bangladesh have reason for celebration: the publication of Scripture in their languages! They are among the country’s 45 different ethnic groups. While most of the 350,000 Chakma people practice Buddhism, and the majority… Read More
This Memorial Day and every day, American Bible Society thanks God for the brave men and women who have laid down their lives for our freedoms. We also remember the Military families who have lost their loved ones in service to our nation. Our ability to live and worship freely… Read More
American Bible Society today released the first two chapters of their 11th annual State of the Bible report, which highlights cultural trends in the U.S. regarding spirituality and Scripture engagement. Today’s release shows that millions more Americans turned to the Bible in the past year than in previous years; one… Read More
This year, American Bible Society marks the 205th anniversary of our founding. We praise God for his faithfulness to us and look forward to continuing in a new century of Bible ministry. On May 11, 1816, delegates at the founding convention of American Bible Society adopted an address… Read More
On May 9th, American Bible Society celebrates 75 years of United Bible Societies. This global fellowship has grown to include more than 150 Bible societies—including American Bible Society—in 240 nations and territories, making it one of the largest Bible-centered organizations in the world. Answering the Cry for God’s Word… Read More
Today, American Bible Society celebrates the birthday of one of our Founders: Elias Boudinot. A patriot, lawyer, and congressman, Boudinot had a far-reaching influence that has impacted millions of Americans over the past two centuries. However, one of his greatest passions—and what he considered to be his most important mission—was… Read More
As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, American Bible Society praises God for the work of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the Bible cause. Over centuries, our brothers and sisters in these communities have carried God’s Word to waiting people across the United States… Read More
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the country to go into lockdown, many visually impaired people were left wondering how they would get basic necessities, including food. Recognizing this great need, the Bible Society teamed up with the People with Visual Disability Project to support their blind communities. In… Read More
Over 1 million people have had their lives transformed in Uganda through American Bible Society,” says the Bible Society General Secretary. George* is one of those reached through the support of our generous financial partners. As a young boy, he was ripped from his family and… Read More
For the 150,000 Yinzebi speakers in Gabon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the wait for a full Bible in their heart language is almost over. This translation has been especially difficult for translators for many reasons. Yinzebi has no established linguistic rules, and the community’s culture sometimes… Read More
