18 Questions
What was Robert Aitken's Bible known as?
The Bible of the Revolution
Who presented a memorial petition to Congress in 1781?
Robert Eckin
What was the result of Congress's consideration of Robert Eckin's petition?
Congress highly approved the undertaking
What was printed on the Aitken Bible?
The Congressional endorsement
Who reprinted the Aitken Bible in 1968?
The American Bible Society
What is unique about the Aitken Bible?
It was the only Bible to receive Congressional approval
Robert Aitken's Bible was the first known Bible to be printed in Europe.
False
Robert Aitken presented a memorial petition to Congress in 1781.
False
Congress rejected Robert Aitken's petition to print a Bible.
False
The Aitken Bible is one of the most widely available books in the world.
False
The American Bible Society reprinted the Aitken Bible in 1778.
False
The Aitken Bible was only intended for use in churches.
False
Robert Aitken's bible was the first known english language bible to be printed in ______.
america
The Aitken bible is also referred to as the bible of the ______.
revolution
On January 21st 1781, Robert Eckin presented a memorial petition to ______.
congress
Congress acted on september 12 ______ by highly approving the pious and laudable undertaking of mr akin.
1782
The american bible society reprinted the Aitken bible in ______.
1968
The Aitken bible is one of the ______ books in the world.
rarest
Study Notes
Robert Akins Bible
- The Robert Akins Bible was the first known English language Bible to be printed in America.
- It is also the only Bible to receive Congressional approval.
- The Bible is sometimes referred to as "The Bible of the Revolution" and is one of the rarest books in the world, with few copies still in existence today.
Petition to Congress
- On January 21st, 1781, Robert Akins presented a memorial petition to Congress, offering to print a "neat edition of the Holy Scriptures for use in the schools".
- The petition stated that Akins had begun and made considerable progress on the edition, but wanted Congressional sanction before proceeding.
Congressional Approval
- Congress appointed a committee to study the project and on September 12, 1782, they highly approved Akins' "pious and laudable undertaking".
- The endorsement by Congress was printed on the Akins Bible, approving its use in the school system.
Reprint by American Bible Society
- In 1968, the American Bible Society reprinted the Akins Bible.
- The title page of the reprint reads: "American Bible Study Edition: The Holy Bible as printed by Robert Akins and approved and recommended by the Congress of the United States in 1782".
Robert Akins Bible
- The Robert Akins Bible was the first known English language Bible to be printed in America.
- It is also the only Bible to receive Congressional approval.
- The Bible is sometimes referred to as "The Bible of the Revolution" and is one of the rarest books in the world, with few copies still in existence today.
Petition to Congress
- On January 21st, 1781, Robert Akins presented a memorial petition to Congress, offering to print a "neat edition of the Holy Scriptures for use in the schools".
- The petition stated that Akins had begun and made considerable progress on the edition, but wanted Congressional sanction before proceeding.
Congressional Approval
- Congress appointed a committee to study the project and on September 12, 1782, they highly approved Akins' "pious and laudable undertaking".
- The endorsement by Congress was printed on the Akins Bible, approving its use in the school system.
Reprint by American Bible Society
- In 1968, the American Bible Society reprinted the Akins Bible.
- The title page of the reprint reads: "American Bible Study Edition: The Holy Bible as printed by Robert Akins and approved and recommended by the Congress of the United States in 1782".
Robert Akins Bible
- The Robert Akins Bible was the first known English language Bible to be printed in America.
- It is also the only Bible to receive Congressional approval.
- The Bible is sometimes referred to as "The Bible of the Revolution" and is one of the rarest books in the world, with few copies still in existence today.
Petition to Congress
- On January 21st, 1781, Robert Akins presented a memorial petition to Congress, offering to print a "neat edition of the Holy Scriptures for use in the schools".
- The petition stated that Akins had begun and made considerable progress on the edition, but wanted Congressional sanction before proceeding.
Congressional Approval
- Congress appointed a committee to study the project and on September 12, 1782, they highly approved Akins' "pious and laudable undertaking".
- The endorsement by Congress was printed on the Akins Bible, approving its use in the school system.
Reprint by American Bible Society
- In 1968, the American Bible Society reprinted the Akins Bible.
- The title page of the reprint reads: "American Bible Study Edition: The Holy Bible as printed by Robert Akins and approved and recommended by the Congress of the United States in 1782".
Learn about the first English language Bible printed in America, also known as the Bible of the Revolution, and its significance in American history.
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