Over the last two centuries, countless people have played a role in shaping American Bible Society’s story. From presidents to movie stars, these men and women have united around a common mission of sharing God’s Word with the world. As we celebrate 200 years of sharing God’s Word,… Read More
On May 11, 1816 local Bible Societies and civic leaders gathered in New York City with a united mission: to put aside political and denominational differences for the greater good of spreading the Word of God. That day, American Bible Society announced its goal to ensure that every man, woman… Read More
On the morning of Wednesday, October 14, 2015, American Bible Society celebrated the grand opening of its new home office in historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Government officials, civic and religious leaders and ministry partners gathered for a formal dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony in the company’s new home. “You… Read More
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and American Bible Society President and CEO Roy Peterson announced at a joint press conference the location of American Bible Society’s new headquarters: Philadelphia. After nearly 200 hundred years in New York City, American Bible Society will be moving to one of the most historic cities… Read More
President Roosevelt with the Dutch Bible upon which he took the oaths of office both as Governor of New York and as President of the United States. The Bible has been an integral part of American life since the United States was founded, and American leaders have long acknowledged… Read More
Photo courtesy of Benjamin Leaman. ‘A Soldier's Hope' at ChristmasChristian trio Point of Grace gave 10 concerts in December, singing traditional and original Christmas music and promoting American Bible Society's Armed Services Ministry. From Nashville to California, the concerts featured a compelling video inviting attendees to support ministry… Read More
The global Bible translation community lost one of its iconic figures with the passing of Dr. Eugene Nida, who died yesterday at age 96. For more than 50 years, Nida was the leader of the translation program of American Bible Society. “Today we celebrate the life and… Read More
(Photo by iStockphoto.com/AmericanBibleSociety.) This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 14 lunar flight — the first landing that succeeded in bringing the Bible to the moon. On Feb. 5, 1971, pilot Edgar D. Mitchell landed the lunar module Antares on the surface of the moon. He was… Read More
Is it true that ABS printed a special Pony Express Bible? How many Bibles did ABS distribute by 1860? — Kathie Kurth, by e-mail In 1861, American Bible Society made a grant of 300 Bibles “to Messrs. Major and Russell … for distribution among their men.” The recipient of the… Read More
A statue of Jeremiah Lanphier, the originator of the idea behind Bible Talk Tuesday, sits outside of Bible House at 1865 Broadway New York, New York. In the city that never sleeps, stress comes with the territory. But now, residents of the place known for its daily grind have… Read More
