Scriptures

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By 1534, Henry’s bishops were urging the king to authorize a new English translation of the Scriptures to help unify his realm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

He was known for his fundamentalist biblical standards, strictly focusing on the writings of the Scriptures and eschewing sermons that touched on more modern themes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

Scriptures and other forms of writing now became more accessible, spreading ideas from the elites to the masses.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Another 41% said the nation would be “about the same” were the Scriptures absent from society, while 14% said America would be better if the Bible were excised from the country.

From Washington Times • Apr. 17, 2023

It is as old as the Scriptures and is as clear as the American Constitution.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry