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Bible translation accelerates as millions receive Scripture in their own language
The global movement to make the Bible available in every language is gaining remarkable momentum, with new figures showing historic progress in translation efforts. Released on United Nations’ International Translation Day, September 30, the latest statistics from Wycliffe Bible Translators highlight how one of the greatest barriers to Christian mission—the absence of Scripture in people’s native languages—is rapidly being overcome. In the past year alone, 118 new Bible and New Testament translations have been released
Kentucky county school board votes against off-campus Bible classes
In a unanimous vote, the Oldham County Board of Education rejected a proposal for a moral education program at one of its elementary schools. The Christian group Lifewise proposed to remove third, fourth and fifth grade students at Locust Grove Elementary during the school day for Bible-based moral instruction. School board members said the proposal had been extremely contentious ahead of the vote. Carly Clem, who chairs the board, said she rejected the measure on
Discovery of ancient messianic artifact confirms one part of the Bible
The discovery of an ancient Jesus artefact in Turkey could change the way we view one of the Bible's most well-known verses. While some folks have been making wild guesses as to when the rapture is going to arrive, or when Jesus is supposedly going to return to Earth, archaeologists have been busy trying to find conclusive evidence that backs up the Bible. As the most-read text of all time, it's no surprise that the Bible has been heavily
New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds order to teach Bible in classrooms
Under new leadership, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will rescind a mandate from the previous superintendent that forced public schools to place Bibles in classrooms and incorporate the book into lesson plans for students. The Oklahoma State Department of Education plans to file a motion to dismiss pending lawsuits brought against the previous superintendent and his office in response to their plans to incorporate religion into public classrooms, the department said in a news release obtained
