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.
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International Update
Bishop Aloysius Jim Luxian has a deep devotion to God's Word, which is his source and strength. Photo by UBSCP/Yeo Tan Tan. China - A Lifelong Commitment to God's WordBishop Aloysius Jin Luxian, 95, of China's Catholic Patriotic Association granted a rare interview with the United Bible Societies' China Partnership.During the interview, Bishop Jin shared his profound love of the…
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Immeasurably More in Peru
Elizabeth Alanya seated at her sewing machine in her workroom at home in Lima. The machine was a gift from Alan García — president of Peru until July 2011 — after he heard about her case. Photo by Liz Smith.It's been 20 months since Elizabeth Alanya's boyfriend threw boiling water at her face and body, disfiguring her physically and causing…
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Chile – 33 Men Saved: Hope in the Belly of the Earth
Omar Reygadas was the 17th miner brought up. After breathing fresh air for the first time in 70 days, he did not hesitate to thank God for saving his life. Photo courtesy of The Bible Society of Chile.One rescued miner, Carlos Mamani, had written on the front of the uniform used to carry him through the escape duct: “Thank you…
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Strengthening Marriages in Bolivia
Sugar cane cutters receiving Scriptures from the Bolivian Bible Society. Photo by Jan Peddersen.Divorce rates country-wide have reached an all-time high in Bolivia; it's nearly doubled since 2002. The Bolivian Bible Society (SBB) is equipping Catholic and Protestant churches with biblical materials to strengthen pastoral and counseling services for married and engaged couples for 24 months. The SBB is also…
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Word for Our Times
Photo by David SingerThe modern world is changing the ways in which we communicate — sometimes radically. This affects how people hear and read God's Word. The Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship hosted an international conference to discuss the future of Bible translation.Top scholars from the fields of linguistics, cultural studies and translation theory joined Nida Institute Dean Dr. Robert…
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Helping Hands
Van loaded with blankets and Bibles en route to Peru earthquake/hurricane aftermath Central and South America have been hit hard by natural disasters. The promise of God’s Word in difficult times becomes critically important.The Bible Society of Peru brought relief to the people of Huancavelica who were affected by a major earthquake last September. The American Bible Society funded the…
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