American Bible Society
Overview
| Works: | 4,785 works in 8,945 publications in 9 languages and 62,411 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Bibliography Periodicals Criticism, interpretation, etc Bibliographies Concordances Juvenile works Commentaries Pictorial works Illustrated works Paraphrases |
| Roles: | Publisher, Editor, Other, isb, Printer, Sponsor, Former owner, Producer |
| Classifications: | BS195, 016.22052 |
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Most widely held works about
American Bible Society
- Spreading the word : the Bible business in nineteenth-century America by Peter J Wosh( )
- Faith in reading : religious publishing and the birth of mass media in America by David Paul Nord( Book )
- The centennial history of the American Bible Society by Henry Otis Dwight( Book )
- The Bible cause : a history of the American Bible Society by John Fea( Book )
- Annual report of the American Bible Society by American Bible Society( )
- History of the American Bible Society, revised and brought down to the present time by W. P Strickland( )
- Let the words be written : the lasting influence of Eugene A. Nida by Philip C Stine( Book )
- Autobiography of the Rev. Samuel H. Turner, D.D., late professor of Biblical learning and the interpretation of Scripture in the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America by Samuel H Turner( )
- The word-carrying giant : the growth of the American Bible Society, (1816-1966) by Creighton Lacy( Book )
- Shall we give Bibles to three millions of American slaves?( )
- Soldiers of the Word : the story of the American Bible Society by John M Gibson( Book )
- Remarks on the publication and circulation of the Scriptures : suggested by W.P. Strickland's History of the American Bible Society, and published as a review of that work in the Christian examiner for November, eighteen hundred and forty-nine by George Livermore( )
- Proceedings of a meeting of the citizens of New-York and others, convened in the city-hall on the 13th of May, 1816 : at the request of the Board of Managers of the American Bible Society : with the speeches of George Griffin and Peter A. Jay, Esqrs., delivered on the occasion by American Bible Society( Book )
- Some questions and answers on the subject of the American Bible Society by Clergyman( Book )
- The first annual report of the Board of Managers of the American Bible Society, presented May 8, 1817 : with an appendix containing extracts of correspondence, &c by American Bible Society( Book )
- Constitution of the American Bible Society : formed by a convention of delegates, held in the city of New York, May, 1816 : together with their Address to the people of the United States : a notice of their proceedings : and a list of their officers by American Bible Society( )
- An address to Episcopalians on the subject of the American Bible Society by John Henry Hobart( Book )
- The American Bible Society and the Baptists : or, The question discussed : shall the whole word of God be given to the heathen? consisting of four parts by William H Wyckoff( Book )
- Third report of the American Bible Society presented May 13, 1819 : with an appendix containing extracts of correspondence, &c., &c by American Bible Society( Book )
- Report of the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads to whom was referred the memorial of the American Bible Society : January 25, 1817, read, and ordered to lie upon the table by United States( Book )
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Most widely held works by
American Bible Society
The Holy Bible : containing the Old and New Testaments : translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations
diligently compared and revised(
Book
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285 editions published between 1816 and 1986 in English and held by 1,248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is a copy of the Standard Bible prepared by the direction of the Board of Managers of the American Bible Society and under the supervision of a Committee [of seven, among whom were Profs. Edward Robinson, L.H. Turner, Dr. Vermilye, R. Salter Storrs, with Dr. James W. McLane as a collator,] on Versions, after three and half years labor, and adopted May 1, 1851, but discarded Jan. 28, 1858"--Note written on cover p. 2 by Prof. J. Thayer
285 editions published between 1816 and 1986 in English and held by 1,248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is a copy of the Standard Bible prepared by the direction of the Board of Managers of the American Bible Society and under the supervision of a Committee [of seven, among whom were Profs. Edward Robinson, L.H. Turner, Dr. Vermilye, R. Salter Storrs, with Dr. James W. McLane as a collator,] on Versions, after three and half years labor, and adopted May 1, 1851, but discarded Jan. 28, 1858"--Note written on cover p. 2 by Prof. J. Thayer
Good news Bible : the Bible in Today's English version by
American Bible Society(
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22 editions published between 1976 and 1992 in English and held by 1,127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents modern translations of the Old Testament as printed in Biblia Hebraica, and the New Testament as printed in the Greek New Testament
22 editions published between 1976 and 1992 in English and held by 1,127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents modern translations of the Old Testament as printed in Biblia Hebraica, and the New Testament as printed in the Greek New Testament
The Holy Bible : containing the Old and New Testaments by
C. I Scofield(
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243 editions published between 1817 and 2010 in English and held by 1,035 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is a copy of the Standard Bible prepared by the direction of the Board of Managers of the American Bible Society and under the supervision of a Committee [of seven, among whom were Profs. Edward Robinson, L.H. Turner, Dr. Vermilye, R. Salter Storrs, with Dr. James W. McLane as a collator,] on Versions, after three and half years labor, and adopted May 1, 1851, but discarded Jan. 28, 1858"--Note written on cover p. 2 by Prof. J. Thayer
243 editions published between 1817 and 2010 in English and held by 1,035 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This is a copy of the Standard Bible prepared by the direction of the Board of Managers of the American Bible Society and under the supervision of a Committee [of seven, among whom were Profs. Edward Robinson, L.H. Turner, Dr. Vermilye, R. Salter Storrs, with Dr. James W. McLane as a collator,] on Versions, after three and half years labor, and adopted May 1, 1851, but discarded Jan. 28, 1858"--Note written on cover p. 2 by Prof. J. Thayer
Neotestamentica by
Nuwe-Testamentiese Werkgemeenskap van Suid-Afrika(
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in English and held by 989 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Vols for 1967-1968, 1971-1983 constitute Proceedings of the meeting of Die Nuwe-Testamentiese Werkgemeenskap van Suid-Afrika
in English and held by 989 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Vols for 1967-1968, 1971-1983 constitute Proceedings of the meeting of Die Nuwe-Testamentiese Werkgemeenskap van Suid-Afrika
The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ : translated out of the original Greek, and with the former translations
diligently compared and revised by
American Bible Society(
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265 editions published between 1812 and 1965 in 8 languages and held by 830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
265 editions published between 1812 and 1965 in 8 languages and held by 830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The English Bible in America; a bibliography of editions of the Bible & the New Testament published in America, 1777-1957 by
Margaret T Hills(
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12 editions published between 1961 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1961 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Holy Bible : Contemporary English Version(
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19 editions published between 1995 and 2000 in English and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A "user-friendly" translation of the Bible that can be read aloud with ease
19 editions published between 1995 and 2000 in English and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A "user-friendly" translation of the Bible that can be read aloud with ease
Historical catalogue of printed editions of the English Bible: 1525-1961 by
Arthur Sumner Herbert(
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3 editions published in 1968 in English and held by 676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1968 in English and held by 676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Holy Bible : Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypha : part 2(
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5 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 519 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged narration in contemporary language for easy understanding
5 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 519 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged narration in contemporary language for easy understanding
Holy Bible : Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypha : part 4(
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5 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 515 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged narration in contemporary language for easy understanding
5 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 515 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged narration in contemporary language for easy understanding
Holy Bible. Prophets of the Old Testament(
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 497 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged recording of Ezekiel, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 497 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged recording of Ezekiel, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding
Holy Bible. the books of poetry and wisdom(
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3 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 497 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 497 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Holy Bible. the books of poetry and wisdom(
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3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 497 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 497 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Holy Bible. Prophets of the Old Testament(
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged recording of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged recording of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding
Holy Bible. Historical books of the Old Testament(
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3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged recording of 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding
3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged recording of 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding
Holy Bible. Prophets of the old Testament(
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3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged recording of Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Daniel, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding
3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged recording of Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Daniel, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding
Holy Bible. Prophets of the old Testament(
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3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged recording of Isaiah, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding
3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged recording of Isaiah, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding
Holy Bible(
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Holy Bible. the historical books of the Old Testament(
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged recording of 1 Kings and 2 Kings, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Word-for-word unabridged recording of 1 Kings and 2 Kings, narrated in contemporary language for easy understanding
Holy Bible. the letters of Paul(
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
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- Toren, Suzanne Narrator
- Davis, Jonathan Narrator
- Guidall, George Narrator
- Fernandez, Peter Jay Narrator
- British and Foreign Bible Society Publisher Editor
- Bradbury, Pete Narrator
- Poe, Richard Narrator
- Garrett, Jack Narrator
- Davidson, Richard M. 1940- Narrator
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Associated Subjects
American Bible Society American Tract Society Bible Bible.--Amos Bible.--Apocrypha Bible.--Chronicles Bible.--Corinthians Bible.--Daniel Bible.--Ecclesiasticus Bible.--Epistles of Paul Bible.--Esdras Bible.--Esdras, 1st Bible.--Esdras, 2nd Bible.--Ezekiel Bible.--Habakkuk Bible.--Haggai Bible.--Hosea Bible.--Isaiah Bible.--Jeremiah Bible.--Job Bible.--Joel Bible.--Jonah Bible.--Kings, 1st Bible.--Kings, 2nd Bible.--Lamentations Bible.--Malachi Bible.--Micah Bible.--Nahum Bible.--New Testament Bible.--Obadiah Bible.--Old Testament Bible.--Prayer of Manasses Bible.--Psalms Bible.--Romans Bible.--Wisdom of Solomon Bible.--Zechariah Bible.--Zephaniah Books and reading British and Foreign Bible Society Christians--Books and reading Clergy Economic history Franking privilege General Theological Seminary (New York, N.Y.) Nida, Eugene A.--(Eugene Albert), Religious literature--Publishing Social conditions Tract societies Turner, Samuel H.--(Samuel Hulbeart), United States
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A.B.S.
A.B.S. (American Bible Society)
A.B.S. (i.e. American Bible Society)
ABS
ABS (American Bible Society)
ABS (i.e. American Bible Society)
al- Ǧamʿīya al-Amīrikānīya li-Tabīr al-Inǧīl
American Bible Society
American Bible Society organisatie uit Verenigde Staten van Amerika
American Kitabi mukaddes Sirketi
Americká biblická společnost
Amerikan İncil Topluluğu
Amerikan Kitabımukaddes Şirketi
Amerikanikē Vivlikē Hetaireia
Amerikanische Bibel-Gesellschaft
Amerikanische Bibel-Gessellschaft
Amerikanische Bibelgesellschaft
Amerikanske Bibel-Selskab
Amerike Hierographike Hetaireia
Amerkikan Kitabımukaddes Şirketi
Amerykanske Biblijne Tovarystvo
Amerykańskie Towarzystwo Biblijne.
Beikoku Seisho Kaisha
Beikoku Seisho Kyōkai
Bible Society
Bible Society United States
Biblijne Tovarystvo
Biblijne Tovarystvo United States
Dameiguo-Shengjing-Hui
Ḥevrat Ameriḳah shel Sifre ḳodesh
Hevrat Amerikan shel Sifre Kodesh
Jamʿīyat al-Tawrāh al-Amīrikānīyah
New York (NY)
Phrakhritsatathamsamākhom ʻAmērikan
Phrakhritsatathamsamākhom ʿAmērikhan
Phrakhritsatham Samākhom ʿAmērikan
Phrakhritsathamsamākhom ʻAmērikan
Sociedad Biblica American
Sociedad Bíblica Americana
Sociedad Biìblica Americana.
Sociedade Bíblica Americana.
Societa Biblica Americana.
Société Biblique Américaine
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Ta Mei-kuo sheng ching hui
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