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

Nowadays, in between comments on her Instagram posts from fans — and some haters and doubters — there are comments from more religious-inclined followers offering prayers and Bible Scriptures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Mr. Black said Jewish senators and staff members embrace the same Hebrew Scriptures the early Christian disciples did, while Muslims have a commonality with Abraham and his son Ishmael.

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Mr. Richmond wrote, “I have a meager knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, but am aware of the all-important injunction to remember.”

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2022

It is as old as the Scriptures and is as clear as the American Constitution.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry