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English language Bible sales boom and younger people are reading it more often

Posted on 28/05/2025 by John Sandeman
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In 2024 Bible sales in the US rose 22 per cent according to Circana Book Scan, reported in the Wall Street Journal – a record achieved by the end of October last year. There have been steady rises since 2020… Continue Reading →

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Tracing the story of how his grandmother was a Bible translator helped Jonathan discover how to follow Jesus

Posted on 24/10/2023 by John Sandeman
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An office email sent Jonathan Harris on a quest to uncover how his grandmother had translated the New Testament into an indigenous language. In seeking to know the past, he learned how to truly be a Christian. His story comes… Continue Reading →

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Bible Society is recording audio Bibles for Indigenous communities

Posted on 27/06/2023 by John Sandeman
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The Other Cheek interviewed Translation Consultant Sam Freney about how the Bible Society is increasingly producing audio Bibles into their work alongside Aboriginal Communities. Traditionally the Bible Society focussed on publishing printed Bibles for Aboriginal communities, but recordings are now… Continue Reading →

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Bike for Bibles’ leader has peddled his way to glory

Posted on 06/02/2023 by John Sandeman

Jim Blaxland July 29, 1943 – January 31, 2023 There was lots of lycra, or colourful cycling tops at least spread across a crowded church as Jim Blaxland, who inspired hundreds to Bike for Bibles was farewelled today. The Yellow… Continue Reading →

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Following RZIM’s Money, And What’s Going On At American Bible Society?

Posted on 25/09/2022 by Religion Unplugged

Warren Cole Smith at Religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) Last week, Lighten Group announced it was shutting down. We also learned this week that Jeff Brown is out as CEO of American Bible Society, after just two months on the job. Following RZIM’s… Continue Reading →

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