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.
100 Million and Counting
This special edition Bible with wooden cover was made to commemorate the 100 millionth Bible printed at Amity Printing Press. On Nov. 8, 2012, Amity Printing Press in Nanjing, China, celebrated the printing of its 100 millionth Bible. Not long ago, printing Bibles in China was illegal. But today, Amity is the biggest Bible publisher in the world.Liu Shaoqin has…
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Reel Hope Video Challenge Sends Volunteers to Africa
When Christy Mulberger got the invitation to join American Bible Society to distribute Bibles to orphans in Africa, she burst into tears of joy. Rosa Esparza says that when she was offered a spot on the trip, she was overwhelmed with emotion. For both Mulberger and Esparza, the opportunity was a dream come true. And you could join them. Mulberger…
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What’s the Most Bible-Minded City in America?
When it comes to U.S. cities that embrace the Bible, Knoxville, Tenn., tops the list. A newly released ranking from American Bible Society finds Knoxville residents have the highest combined levels of regular Bible reading and belief in the Bible’s accuracy. American Bible Society’s study of “America’s Most Bible-Minded Cities” found that while the Bible Belt performed strongly, Colorado Springs,…
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The Bible in Social Media
Children in Goma, DRC excitedly embrace their new Bibles. Photo credit: Michael Gibeault Facebook is not just a space for photos or birthday greetings. It’s a place to experience God’s Word. And American Bible Society is leveraging the power of communicating through social media to make Scripture available to more people around the world. In the past three months, ABS…
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Record Winter 2013 Issue
Orphans from Bolivia, India, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Romania receive Bibles and Bible resources from American Bible Society. In conjunction with the Bible Society of India, American Bible Society provides the hope of the Bible to widows in India.
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Hispanics in America
Eliu Cornielle, 35, hails from the Dominican Republic and works as a senior video producer. Faith has always been a cornerstone for Cornielle, whose parents were pastors in the Dominican Republic. Photo by Ben Leaman Hispanics are changing the face of America and its Church. Are you ready to embrace one of the fastest growing minorities in this country? No…
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