Author: Francis Douglas
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Celebrate the Bible 250 Final Post
Francis Douglas concludes the America 250 Semiquincentennial Bible Celebration, announcing the upcoming launch of his new project, The Bible Through Time, which will focus on Christian visual arts and communication technologies. The existing website, celebratethebible250.com, will soon be dismantled, and visitors are encouraged to bookmark the new site, thebiblethroughtime.com.
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World’s Smallest Declaration of Independence
Francis Douglas discusses the 1860 Micro Declaration of Independence, emphasizing its significance as the world’s smallest version of this foundational document. He highlights its references to God and Creation, noting that it requires a microscope for viewing. Douglas promotes his collection of micro Biblical scripture and offers a presentation titled “Christ, Creation, and the Declaration…
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Discovering the Beauty of Stanhope Viewers
Today’s episode of Celebrate the Bible explores the Stanhope viewer, an innovative invention from the nineteenth century that allowed microphotography to be accessible without a microscope. Created by René Dagron, these tiny optical wonders showcased the Lord’s Prayer and transformed photography into a personal experience, combining art and science in everyday life.
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Anne Askew: Defiant Voice of Faith in Tudor England
Anne Askew, a pioneering English Protestant, was martyred for her faith in 1546 under King Henry VIII. Known for her theological writings and strong beliefs, she resisted pressure to name co-conspirators during her imprisonment. Her refusal to recant made her a symbol of Protestant defiance, later immortalized in Foxe’s Book of Martyrs.
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Collecting Bible Pages: Top 10 List
Francis Douglas introduces his collection of historical Bible leaves, focusing on individual pages for display, rather than entire Bibles. He emphasizes that collecting should not overshadow faith in Jesus Christ. Douglas offers a top ten list of sought-after Bible verses and discusses the significance of specific leaves in the collecting community.
America 250 Semiquincentennial Bible Celebration 