bible

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The Spectator magazine, a bible of sorts for the well-heeled, secured some of the last remaining pots of the stuff to distribute to readers as a prize for whoever submits the letter of the week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“The fears that ICE would raid shows didn’t really materialize, but there is a chilling effect,” said Andy Gensler, editor of the touring-biz trade bible Pollstar.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Michael Azerrad’s “Our Band Could Be Your Life” is the bible for exactly that kind of knowledge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Dressed in a dark suit and striped tie, Harry, 41, took the stand at London's High Court late morning, swearing an oath on the bible before facing questions from ANL's legal team.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

The book continues to be the focal point of study and debate by scholars and was once described by Martin Luther King Jr. as the “historical bible of the Civil Rights Movement.”

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander