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Scripture Engagement Essentials

Research

National Biblical Literacy Survey 2009

by CODEC in England and Wales
Revd Dr Peter Phillips (2009)
This survey of British people's knowledge and use of the Bible was carried out in streets and shopping centres across England and Wales. Here are some of the findings: 75% said that they owned a Bible, 46% of these owned…
Richard
March 5, 2012
Research

State of the Bible 2011

Research conducted by Barna Group (2011)
Published as part of Uncover the Word, "this April 2011 research contains findings from a nationwide study commissioned by American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Research. The study documents responses taken from U.S. adults 18 years of age and…
Richard
February 29, 2012
AdvocacyBible ReadingBible StorytellingBible StudyBible TranslationCultureLanguage Issues

Traduire la Bible en Actes

Manuel pour faire un bon usage de la Bible dans chaque langue et culture
Harriet Hill, Margaret Hill (2011)
"Ce manuel est un guide efficace pour une bonne préparation à l'étude biblique, à la méditation, à la prédication intégrant les réalitiés culturelles de chaque peuple." This is the French version of the book Translating the Bible into Action by…
Richard
October 27, 2011
AdvocacyBible Reading

Read the Bible for Life

An initiative aiming to improve biblical literacy in the church
"Read the Bible for Life aims to improve biblical literacy in the culture and the church by simultaneously moving readers toward greater skill in reading the Bible well and toward a deeper commitment to applying Scripture to everyday life." The…
Richard
February 20, 2011
Advocacy

The Cape Town Commitment: We Love God’s Word

Lausanne Movement (2010)
The role of Scripture In Mission was a special focus at the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization, Cape Town 2010. The Cape Town Commitment is a statement to follow on from the Lausanne Covenant (1974) and the Manilla Manifesto…
Richard
January 26, 2011