In 1817 Bibles were distributed to the crew of the USS John Adams, thus beginning a Scripture grant program to the armed services that continues today. Exactly 150 years ago, in 1861, at the outset of the war between the States, the ABS Board of Trustees determined to place… Read More
For 193 years (1817-2010) and through nine wars, ABS has provided Scriptures to millions of men and women in the U.S. armed forces. 1817Bibles go to the crew of the USS John Adams. 1846 – 1848Mexican WarBoth the American forces and Mexican civilians are supplied. 1861 –… Read More
Mailbag photo courtesy of Jon Frye and David Hall. Dear Record Editor: I have been in the process of doing some housecleaning chores — specifically cleaning out our basement. Among other things to be pitched were some magazines, but I decided to take a last look before doing so. Read More
Shamalia Snipe, senior research analyst for GSI, passing out biblical text booklets to victims of the recent flood at Nueva Esperanza School in Pueblo de Cuatro, Bolivia. Photo by Bible Society of Bolivia. When it comes to charitable giving, Americans have big hearts. Eighty-nine percent of households give, with… Read More
ABS staff handing out invitations to Bible Talk Tuesday on Broadway. Photo by Drew Segawa. Starting Tuesdays in October, American Bible Society is welcoming New Yorkers off the street into a noontime reading and discussion of God's Word. In the spirit of the Fulton Street Revival more than 150… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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’… Read More
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… Read More
