In September 2016, American Bible Society celebrated the 50th anniversary of its groundbreaking Good News Translation—one of the world’s first Bible translations to present God’s Word in simple, everyday English. The New Testament was originally published as Good News for Modern Man in 1966 and… Read More
This year marks the 200th anniversary of Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, a congregation located just south of Independence National Park in Philadelphia, Pa. The church’s roots date back to the late 1700s when its founder, Richard Allen, overcame racial persecution to start a movement among African-American… Read More
This year marks the 200th anniversary of Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, a congregation located just south of Independence National Park in Philadelphia, Pa. The church’s roots date back to the late 1700s when its founder, Richard Allen, overcame racial persecution to start a movement among African-American… Read More
Now, teaching Bible stories to children isn’t limited to characters on a flannel board. A new videogame, The Aetherlight: Chronicles of the Resistance, provides a digital, interactive platform for kids to learn about the Bible. The game, which opened to the public with a Founder’s… Read More
Now, teaching Bible stories to children isn’t limited to characters on a flannel board. A new videogame, The Aetherlight: Chronicles of the Resistance, provides a digital, interactive platform for kids to learn about the Bible. The game, which opened to the public with a Founder’s… Read More
Singer, songwriter and producer Billy Dorsey uses music to put people in a place of worship. But on November 20, Dorsey released a single with a second mission: to support translation of the Bible into more than 1,800 languages without access to Scripture. Proceeds from Dorsey’s single, “Your… Read More
In September, American Bible Society launched the new top-level domain .Bible as a platform to facilitate reading and engaging with the Bible. One of the first sites to launch on .Bible was American.Bible on Sept. 3. Ministry partners including YouVersion, United Bible Societies, Faith Comes By Hearing, the Greek Orthodox… Read More
American Bible Society relocated its headquarters to the heart of historic Philadelphia in August. The new home is across the street from landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Philadelphia welcomes 39 million visitors each year, 5 million of which come exclusively for tourist attractions on Independence Mall. Read More
If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard. – Psalm 127:1 (GNTD) Today, American Bible Society expresses gratitude for 199 years of… Read More
Today, United Bible Societies will take part in a worldwide Day of Prayer, aligning Bible Societies across the globe as part of an annual celebration. This time of unity and sharing will provide an opportunity for Bible Society staff members, supporters and friends to lift up God’s work around… Read More
