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Mary Jones: A Bible for all

She was so poor that she had to save for two years to buy a Bible of her own. But now Mary Jones is at the heart of an exhibition at the National Library of Wales.

Answered prayer leads to Gulf Bible ministry

Prasad’s life was a mess until the Holy Spirit guided him out of a pit of despair and into the pulpit. He wants to share his amazing testimony with Bible Society supporters and thank them for their kind giving, which enables...

Are Harvest Festivals biblical?

Through September and October churches of most denominations have a Harvest Festival. The modern harvest festival developed over time, drawing on biblical themes and local traditions.

Chadians hope first full Bible translation will help bring peace

The very first full Bible in Chadian Arabic – the lingua franca used by more than 60 per cent of the population of Chad – has been launched, just a few weeks after the country’s president was killed.

Was Pentecost the birthday of the Church?

Pentecost is often called the birthday of the Church, but is that correct?

Bible Society leaders in Holy Land call for prayer as violence escalates

Bible Society leaders in Holy Land call for prayer as violence escalates

Driving forward to deliver God’s word to remote parts of Africa

When an old vehicle breaks down in Niger, Bibles cannot be delivered. But help is at hand.

The census that really counts

The United Kingdom has held a census every 10 years since 1801. The most recent was in 2021, and the next is in 2031. The earliest one in England was the Domesday book made in 1086.

Is the Bible anti-women?

The stories of Scripture reflect a patriarchal world – but as Lisa Cherrett finds, there's a very different story to be told.

Christians are gaining hope and confidence during the pandemic through reading the Bible, a survey finds

The findings come in a survey for Bible Society, carried out by Christian Research.

On the authority and credibility of Scripture

Walter Moberly is Professor of Theology and Biblical Interpretation at Durham University and the author of numerous books.

Happy St David’s Day

You could say it all started in Wales – Bible Society, that is!
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