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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50 Years of God’s Faithfulness
Rev. James Hainley and his wife Sandy have invested in eternity through American Bible Society. Photo Courtesy of Olan Mills.The Rev. James Hainley has witnessed God's miraculous provision for more than 50 years. The first glimpse came when Jim was a young student experiencing doubts and uncertainties about God in the late 1950s. In the midst of his struggle, he…
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Chile Recovering from Earthquake and Tsunami
A Sunday school teacher with children's Bible resources for victims in Chile. Photo courtesy of Chilean Bible Society.Chilean coastal cities and towns were in ruins after the February earthquake — the worst in 50 years — and then the tsunami struck. The combination destroyed thousands of homes and killed hundreds of people, leaving more injured or lost and thousands of…
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Passing the Baton
Dr. Lamar Vest chats with Mrs. Nellie Bicksler at a tribute celebration in her honor. Photo by Malorie Tull“American Bible Society volunteers should understand and feel one thing: joy!” So declared Mrs. Nellie Bicksler at a recent tribute hosted by the American Bible Society to thank her for more than 50 years of service.Born in 1912, two months before the…
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30 Years Strong, the JESUS Film Still Changes Lives
Sill from the original JESUS film movie. The JESUS film, an internationally renowned movie that recently hit a landmark number of 1000 translations, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The American Bible Society played a key role in the film’s development as the boundary-breaking translation of ABS’ Good News for the Modern Man was the version of the Bible upon which…
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The Art of Jews and Christians in the Altarpieces of Medieval Spain
The production of religious art in late-medieval Spain was a complex, cooperative relationship between Christian and Jewish artists. Jewish and Christian artists worked side by side in studios producing both retablos (large multi-paneled altarpieces), as well as Latin and Hebrew manuscripts. The exhibition tells the story of this fascinating collaboration and provides a glimpse into these artistic communities.The exhibition is…
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America's Earliest Bibles
”The sky and the earth won’t last forever, but my words will.” Matthew 24.35 (CEV)When America's earliest settlers arrived in the New World, they brought their Bibles with them — Bibles written in their heart languages — languages such as English, Dutch and German.But what of the Native Americans who were already here and who had no written language? What…
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