Record Fall 2009 Issue

Civil War Bible

You have a pocket New Testament, which was developed by the American Bible Society, for the first time, in 1862, to literally fit into a shirt pocket. It was distributed to the Armed Forces in the...

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Ezekiel

Ezekiel is the priest and prophet to whom is attributed the Old Testament book by that name, from which a history and background for this biblical character emerge. The name Ezekiel means “God strengthens....

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Are Mica and Micah the same person?

Mica, a son of Mephibosheth and the grandson of Jonathan, Saul’s son (2 Samuel 9.12), is also called Micah in 1 Chronicles 8.34. He became the head of a well-known family in Israel and the father of...

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Operation Christmas Child Goes to Panama

New graduate and recipient of a New Testament in Panama. Photo by Chris Leaman.The first thing that strikes you is the laughter — it's contagious as each child holds for herself, a first,...

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Tzoltzil-speaking Children Receive Gospel Portions

Children in Mexico receive Gospel Portions. Photo by Greg Nemer. A new translation of the Books of Luke and Mark have been distributed in the Tzoltzil-speaking communities of South West Mexico. The Bible Society of...

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Welcome to Bible World

Children participate in a quiz at the Bible Society of Egypt's “Bible World” attraction in Cairo. Photo by Dag Smemo. Christians are a minority in Egypt and face the...

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Secretary of State Receives Amity Press Bible

Bible presentation to Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, during diplomatic visit. Photo Courtesy of Beijing Christian Council. On a diplomatic visit to Beijing in February, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attended Sunday services at Beijing&...

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Good News for Azeri Believers

Fergana Davudova, 37, holds a copy of the very first complete Bible in Azeri. Photo Courtesy of Kitab Shirketi. June 5 was special for the book company Kitab Shirketi because it was when the very first complete...

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Worldwide Celebration of “The Year of Saint Paul”

The statue of st. Paul in front of the Basilica of St Paul Outside the WallsIn June of last year, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated the “Year of Saint Paul,” to span...

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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...

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