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Tyndale New Testament in America
William Tyndale was a pioneer in English Bible translation, producing the New Testament in 1526. Despite facing legal threats and persecution, his work laid the foundation for future translations. The first American printing occurred in 1837, highlighting Tyndale’s enduring impact on making scripture accessible. Only a few original copies of his work survive today.
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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
Celebrating the History of the Christian Holy Bible in America…
for our 250th birthday: America 250
America 250 Semiquincentennial Bible Celebration 