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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5,000 Radio Listeners Hear Scriptures
Bookstore sign at the Bible Society of Palestine. Photo by Malorie Tull.The Palestine Bible Society is in the midst of a “Proclaim It” Scripture encounter media blitz that will expose as many as 10,000 Palestinians to the Word of God when complete. Palestinians are seeing and reading Scripture at book fairs and in local newspapers as well as hearing the…
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The Art of Jews and Christians in the Altarpieces of Medieval Spain
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 and provides a glimpse into these artistic communities.The exhibition is…
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Hope Awards
Pictured left to right: Joey Pierce, ABS; Hope Award Winners Scottie and Jack Barnes, founders of Forgiven Ministry; Marvin Olasky, WORLD Magazine, and Simon Barnes, ABS (no relation to Scottie and Jack). Photo by Mark Rogers. The American Bible Society and WORLD Magazine co-sponsored the “Hope Awards for Effective Compassion,” an event that recognized and celebrated small Christian not-for-profit organizations…
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Launching God's Word for Justice
Working alongside the Christian relief and development organization, World Vision, ABS launched The Poverty & Justice Bible to help bring focus to the Scripture’s deeply-rooted message of compassion and care for the world’s poor. By highlighting over 2,000 key verses and providing an in-depth study tool, The Poverty and Justice Bible provides practical advice on how to challenge poverty and…
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New Relevance for Timeless Words
Andy Crouch. Photo by Courtney Brooke“The Bible” as we know it — a printed book with numbered chapters and verses — is only a few hundred years old. Is it possible that the Bible of future generations will look and feel very different from ours, while still conveying the same Word of God that has sustained faith in Jesus Christ…
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Music and Scripture From the Heart
Joshua Johnson, right, is the winner of the ABS Scripture Song Award for amateur class. Presenting the award is Dr. Joseph Crockett, Special Assistant to the President of ABS. Photo courtesy of GMA Immerse.Something exciting happens when today's top Christian musicians move from song to words, telling of the greatness of God's Word. ABS again partnered with the Gospel Music…
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