(I saw this in an old church bulletin and thought I'd share. I haven't fact-checked, so I hope there are no errors.)
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE BIBLE - Author Unknown
About forty men were engaged in the writing of the Bible, during a period of about 1,600 years - that is, from 1500 B.C. to A.D. 100.
These men wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1: 21).
They wrote not in words of human wisdom, but in words divinely taught. (1Corinthians 2: 13).
The longest verse in the Bible is Ester 8:9; it contains ninety words. Did you know that this verse is more than twice as long as the shortest chapter in the Bible?
The nineteenth chapter of 2 Kings and the thirty-seventh chapter of Isaiah are nearly identical.
The Old Testament was translated into Greek in Alexandria, Egypt, about 270 B.C.
The Bible holds the distinction of being the first printed book; it was first reprinted in 1450.
The first Bible printed in this country was in the Indian language in 1663. This translation was made and published by John Eliot, the so-called “Apostle to the Indians.”
This is the earliest example of the whole Bible translated and printed in a new language for the purpose of evangelization.
The first English Bible printed in this county was in 1782.
The first translation of the Bible made in America was printed in 1808. It was the work of Charles Thomson.
The first translation of the New Testament published in America was printed in 1826 by Alexander Campbell. It first appeared under the title, “Sacred Writings”; later, “Living Oracles.” It was largely
a compilation of the works of Doddridge, Macknight, and George Campbell.
The Bible continues to be the best seller in the world.
More Interesting Facts About The Bible
- Added by the Preacher
It is not generally known that Noah Webster, author of the famous “Webster Dictionary” and the
“Blue-back Speller,” made a translation of the Bible, which was published in 1833.
The King James Version of the Bible was first published in 1611.
The Revised Version of the whole Bible was issued in 1885.
The American Standard edition was published in 1901.
The Bible was divided into chapters by Cardinal Hugo in 1250.
The New Testament was divided into verses by Sir Robert Stephens in 1551.
The whole Bible, divided into chapters and verses, first appeared in 1560 in what is known as the
“Geneva Bible.” It was so called because it was prepared by the Reformers in Geneva. It is also called the “Breeches Bible,” because Genesis 3:7 is translated: “They sewed fig leaves together and made themselves breeches.”
The Bible is the most translated book in the world. It has been translated into more different languages
and dialects than any other book that has been written.
It is the only book that reveals the origin, mission, and destiny of man.
It is the best book in the world.
More Interesting Facts About The Bible
- Added by the Preacher
It is not generally known that Noah Webster, author of the famous “Webster Dictionary” and the
“Blue-back Speller,” made a translation of the Bible, which was published in 1833.
The King James Version of the Bible was first published in 1611.
The Revised Version of the whole Bible was issued in 1885.
The American Standard edition was published in 1901.
The Bible was divided into chapters by Cardinal Hugo in 1250.
The New Testament was divided into verses by Sir Robert Stephens in 1551.
The whole Bible, divided into chapters and verses, first appeared in 1560 in what is known as the
“Geneva Bible.” It was so called because it was prepared by the Reformers in Geneva. It is also called the “Breeches Bible,” because Genesis 3:7 is translated: “They sewed fig leaves together and made themselves breeches.”
The Bible is the most translated book in the world. It has been translated into more different languages
and dialects than any other book that has been written.
It is the only book that reveals the origin, mission, and destiny of man.
It is the best book in the world.
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