While Presidents’ Day officially celebrates George Washington’s birthday, it’s the perfect occasion to note the impact on the American story of another seminal figure—Moses, who has served as an inspiration to Commanders in Chief since our country’s earliest days. The Founders and the Exodus from England On May 17, 1776,… Read More
“Her price was indeed above rubies,” is how John Quincy Adams, America’s sixth president, mourned his mother, Abigail (1744–1818) in his diary upon her death. His reference to the description of the “Woman of Valor” in Proverbs 31:10 was apt. After all, Abigail’s life had been steeped in Scripture. Read More
In 1899, New York Governor Teddy Roosevelt offered advice for the students at Mount Pleasant Military Academy. The legendary leader of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, known as the Rough Riders, drew from a rather surprising source—the revelation at the foot of another mountain, Sinai, three thousand years… Read More
By Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern While this July 4th, most Americans are, amidst the barbecues and jumps in the pool, unlikely to pop open a Bible and start reading the book of Joshua, they might at least take a moment during the festivities to consider how the book’s… Read More
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey ascended to the podium at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York. The source of his moral argument for liberty that day would be drawn from the Jewish holiday of Passover, which begins this year on the evening of April 22. Frederick’s Path… Read More
With the recent news regarding revivals at Asbury University and other schools across the nation, we thought a quick primer on two of America’s most significant revivals, the First and Second Great Awakenings, might be beneficial. We reached out to pastor and author Andrew Farmer, who researched these periods for… Read More
This year, American Bible Society marks the 205th anniversary of our founding. We praise God for his faithfulness to us and look forward to continuing in a new century of Bible ministry. On May 11, 1816, delegates at the founding convention of American Bible Society adopted an address… Read More
This year, American Bible Society marks the 205th anniversary of our founding. We praise God for his faithfulness to us and look forward to continuing in a new century of Bible ministry. On May 11, 1816, delegates at the founding convention of American Bible Society adopted an address… Read More
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
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
