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What was Robert Aitken's Bible known as?
What was Robert Aitken's Bible known as?
Who presented a memorial petition to Congress in 1781?
Who presented a memorial petition to Congress in 1781?
What was the result of Congress's consideration of Robert Eckin's petition?
What was the result of Congress's consideration of Robert Eckin's petition?
What was printed on the Aitken Bible?
What was printed on the Aitken Bible?
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Who reprinted the Aitken Bible in 1968?
Who reprinted the Aitken Bible in 1968?
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What is unique about the Aitken Bible?
What is unique about the Aitken Bible?
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Robert Aitken's Bible was the first known Bible to be printed in Europe.
Robert Aitken's Bible was the first known Bible to be printed in Europe.
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Robert Aitken presented a memorial petition to Congress in 1781.
Robert Aitken presented a memorial petition to Congress in 1781.
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Congress rejected Robert Aitken's petition to print a Bible.
Congress rejected Robert Aitken's petition to print a Bible.
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The Aitken Bible is one of the most widely available books in the world.
The Aitken Bible is one of the most widely available books in the world.
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The American Bible Society reprinted the Aitken Bible in 1778.
The American Bible Society reprinted the Aitken Bible in 1778.
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The Aitken Bible was only intended for use in churches.
The Aitken Bible was only intended for use in churches.
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Robert Aitken's bible was the first known english language bible to be printed in ______.
Robert Aitken's bible was the first known english language bible to be printed in ______.
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The Aitken bible is also referred to as the bible of the ______.
The Aitken bible is also referred to as the bible of the ______.
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On January 21st 1781, Robert Eckin presented a memorial petition to ______.
On January 21st 1781, Robert Eckin presented a memorial petition to ______.
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Congress acted on september 12 ______ by highly approving the pious and laudable undertaking of mr akin.
Congress acted on september 12 ______ by highly approving the pious and laudable undertaking of mr akin.
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The american bible society reprinted the Aitken bible in ______.
The american bible society reprinted the Aitken bible in ______.
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The Aitken bible is one of the ______ books in the world.
The Aitken bible is one of the ______ books in the world.
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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".
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Learn about the first English language Bible printed in America, also known as the Bible of the Revolution, and its significance in American history.
