The Bible cause: a history of the American Bible Society

Endorsed in its time by Francis Scott Key, John Jay, and Theodore Roosevelt, the American Bible Society (ABS) is a seminar institution for American Protestants. The groups were founded in 1816 with the goal of distributing free copies of the Bible in local languages throughout the world. Today, the...

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Main Author: Fea, John 1966- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York, New York Oxford University Press 2016
In:Year: 2016
Reviews:[Rezension von: Fea, John, The Bible Cause] (2018) (Gloege, Timothy E. W.)
Further subjects:B American Bible Society History American Bible Society History
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Summary:Endorsed in its time by Francis Scott Key, John Jay, and Theodore Roosevelt, the American Bible Society (ABS) is a seminar institution for American Protestants. The groups were founded in 1816 with the goal of distributing free copies of the Bible in local languages throughout the world. Today, the ABS is a Christian ministry based in Philadelphia with a $300 million endowment and a mission to engage 100 million Americans with the Bible by 2025. This work examines this topic. -- Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0190253061