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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.
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The BibleGraph: A Unique Hilton Hotel Offering
The BibleGraph was a unique feature in Hilton hotels from the late 1940s to the early 1950s, allowing guests to dial in questions for scripture-based answers. With 36 questions and one week’s worth of answers for each, it aimed to address common life challenges.
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The Holy Bible in New York World’s Fair Time Capsules
The New York World’s Fairs in 1939 and 1964 featured time capsules by Westinghouse, containing significant objects from their eras, including copies of the Holy Bible. Both capsules remain buried to be reopened in 5000 years.
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Children’s Pictorial Primer: A Historical Overview
The podcast discusses a children’s pictorial primer from the American Tract Society, founded in 1825. It features illustrations, poems, and biblical themes to aid literacy. Elements include a girl’s ownership poem, alphabet letters paired with illustrations and verses, and moral teachings, emphasizing the importance of reading and celebrating the Bible.
America 250 Semiquincentennial Bible Celebration
Celebrating the History of the Christian Holy Bible in America
America 250 Semiquincentennial Bible Celebration 