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.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.
Spain – Leading Linguists
Photo by Robert Hodgson.In 1943, Eugene Nida joined the staff of American Bible Society, serving as a linguist. He has been a pioneer in translation theory. The Eugene A. Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship, a ministry of ABS, continues his legacy.American Bible Society's Nida School of Translation Studies, held in June in Murcia, Spain, focused on “Translation and Cognition,” gathering…
READ MORE
South Africa – Scripture in Mission at Lausanne
Ramez Atallah, general secretary of the Bible Society of Egypt. Photo courtesy of Bible Society of Egypt.Ramez Atallah is one of several Bible Society leaders who gave voice to the global conversation that took place in Cape Town in October. Ramez chaired the program committee that organized the plenaries, workshops, seminars, discussion groups, and opening and closing ceremonies for the…
READ MORE
Passion for Peace
Dr. Issa Diab and his wife Enas in Beirut, July 2010. He is a translation consultant for the Bible Society of Lebanon. Photo by Rhoda Gathoga.“Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.”…
READ MORE
Pakistan – Grateful After the Flood
A village elder in Rangpur (seated, left) lays hands on Anthony Lamuel, general secretary of PBS. Photo courtesy of Pakistan Bible Society.In July, survivors of the worst flooding in 80 years received Scriptures and food provided by the Pakistan Bible Society (PBS). The Bible Society conducted its ministry of relief work from a base camp in Multan, in central Punjab.
READ MORE
Meet Rosalina
Rosalina Matola in a white shirt with Rhoda Gathoga, in a purple shirt, research director for Global Scripture Impact, with one of the beneficiaries of the program. Photo by Rev. Valente Tesco, General Secretary Bible Society of Mozambique.She greets visitors with a wide smile, dancing and joy. But Rosalina Matola, founder of the Evangelical Church of the Divine Pastorate of…
READ MORE
Half the World is Under 25
Youth Assembly delegates expressed themselves through drama at the UBS World Assembly in Seoul. Photo by Daud Soesilo.The eighth United Bible Societies World Assembly was held in September in South Korea. It was the occasion to welcome the Rev. Dr. Robert Cunville as the new UBS President, who will serve until the next World Assembly gathering in Brazil 2016.According to…
READ MOREShare Scripture where it’s needed most
Your generosity makes the Bible available to more people in more places.
