Author: Francis Douglas
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Bible Reading Marathons
Celebrate the Bible highlights past and upcoming Bible reading marathons, also called Biblethons. The first American marathon occurred in Washington D.C. in 1990. Events, like the 1972 Bibliothon at Pearland, Texas, aimed to publicize scripture. WOR radio held a pivotal 480-night Bible reading session from 1960 to 1962.
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Jennie Smith: Railroad Evangelist
Jennie Smith, born in 1842, faced hardships early, losing her father and caring for siblings. Despite struggles with paralysis for 16 years, she became an influential evangelist, leading many railroad workers to Christ. After miraculous healing in 1878, she authored several books. Smith died in 1924, leaving a lasting impact.
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First Bible printed in New Jersey 1791
Today’s episode of Celebrate the Bible focuses on Isaac Collins, a printer from New Jersey who produced the first Bible printed in the state in 1791. Collins, trained in Delaware and influenced by prominent printers, met the high demand for Bibles by selling 5,000 copies, showcasing significant dedication to accuracy and quality.
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The Easter Story
SPECIAL POST: For this upcoming Easter observance, Francis Douglas reads The Easter Story directly from the Christian Holy Bible.
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View-master: 3D Bible Stories
The View-Master, invented by William Gruber in 1939, popularized 3D Bible stories alongside world travel scenes. Using color transparency film, it offered engaging biblical narratives through stereoscopic images. With associated text, these reels provided educational content, helping audiences explore faith visually. By the 1960s, View-Master became a beloved tool for learning scripture.
America 250 Semiquincentennial Bible Celebration 