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American Bible Society

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noun

  1. a society founded in New York City in 1816 to bring about worldwide dissemination of the Bible.


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“This data provides a tremendous challenge and opportunity for Christians and ministries in every community,” said Dr. Nicole Martin, a senior vice president at the American Bible Society.

From Washington Times • Jul. 6, 2022

The 42-year-old's gospel-rap album is filled with biblical references, to the extent the American Bible Society promised to hand out 1,000 free copies of the Good News Translation to interested fans.

From Fox News • Nov. 15, 2019

For Christians around the world, the American Bible Society represents a highly influential organization.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2018

American Bible Society was founded in Manhattan, New York, in 1816 with the “sole object” of encouraging wider circulation of the Bible throughout the world.

From Slate • May 11, 2018

In 1823, an edition of several thousand copies of the entire Bible was published by Mr. Skillman from stereotype plates sent from New York by the American Bible Society.

From The History of the Medical Department of Transylvania University by Peter, Robert

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