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

About 10 million Americans said they were “friendly” toward the message of the Bible even if they’re not active readers of the Scriptures.

From Washington Times • Apr. 17, 2023

The Holy Scriptures do not forbid him to suppose as great a Multitude of Systems and as much inhabited, as he pleases.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton