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Who Printed Delaware’s First New Testament?
Delaware was one of the last colonies to establish its printing press, with James Adams noted as its first significant printer. Confusion exists regarding the first Delaware New Testament, attributed to either Adams in 1781 or Samuel Adams in 1791. The text remains exceedingly rare, surpassing even the Gutenberg Bible in scarcity.
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Scopes Monkey Trial Centennial
The Scopes Monkey Trial, marked by its 100th anniversary in 2025, was a significant event in American history, being the first trial broadcast live on radio. It revolved around John Scopes’ alleged violation of Tennessee’s Butler Act, which prohibited teaching evolution in schools. The trial raised issues of religion and education but focused on legal…
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Jane Aitken: American Bible Printer
Jane Aitken, the first American woman to print the Bible, succeeded her father’s print shop in Philadelphia after his death. Notably, she printed the Thomson Bible, marking significant achievements in early American biblical history.
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America’s First Hot-Press Bible 1798
In 1798, John Thompson printed America’s first hot-pressed Bible, a King James Version rarity now sought by collectors. This large folio Bible was sold by subscription, featuring notable subscribers like Hamilton, Jackson, and Jefferson.
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Famous Women of the Bible
The content discusses the exploration of biblical advertising history, highlighting a 1898 advertisement for the book “Famous Women of the Bible.” It describes the book’s offerings for mothers and daughters, featuring beautiful illustrations and a call for agents to sell it.
America 250 Semiquincentennial Bible Celebration 