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.
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Making an Impact
Rev. Simon Barnes. Photo by David SingerThe Rev. Simon Barnes has served the American Bible Society for more than 14 years. This has taken various forms. Most recently, he led a partnership with Geneva Global Inc., where he helped demonstrate the effectiveness of the Bible Society’s programs in some of the most difficult areas of the world.Drawing on his research…
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Labors of Love
Katherine Hsu made contributions to pediatric medicine, and was a champion of the Bible cause. Photo courtesy of Katherine Hsu FoundationThis past September, at age 93, Katherine H.K. Hsu, MD, went home to the Lord. Yet she leaves behind a lifelong legacy of giving to others.Born in Foochow, China, Katherine was the great-granddaughter of Leang Afa, the first Protestant missionary…
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A Mighty Force
The colorful faith of the Russian people is shown in military distribution programs. Photo courtesy of Bible Society in Russia.The Bible Society in Russia was founded in 1813, during the period of history recounted in War and Peace. As the story goes, in 1812 the mighty Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his 600,000 troops invaded Russia and ran an offense against…
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In Memoriam – Winter 2008
My parents, the Reverends William and Mildred Bateman Given by Mrs. Alice HamlinMy sister, Louise Doris Bechlein Given by the trust of Harry E. BechleinMy aunt, Mrs. Myrtle Rosenquist Carmichael Given by Ms. Elaine RosenquistMy father, Jere Lawrence Crook Jr. Given by Senter C. CrookMy mother, Mary W. H. Erickson Given by R. Elizabeth EricksonHelen M. Hahn Given by Berks…
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Record Winter 2010 Issue
The Bible brings peace and hope to the Middle East and new opportunities for women and girls in India. At the American Bible Society archive, Dr. Liana Lupas catalogs Bibles that have changed the world for hundreds of years. Download this issue
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Winter 2010 ? Quiet TIme
January 2010 - Embodying Hope and Celebrating Our Unity in Christ JesusFriday, January 1st - Colossians 1.1-23Saturday, January 2nd - Colossians 1.24-2.5Sunday, January 3rd - Colossians 2.6-23Monday, January 4th - Colossians 3.1-17Tuesday, January 5th - Colossians 4.2-18Wednesday, January 6th - Epiphany - Matthew 2.1-12Thursday, January 7th - Matthew 2.13-23Friday, January 8th - Luke 3.1-22Saturday, January 9th - Luke 4.16-30Sunday, January…
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