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Charity shop ‘shocked’ as Bible sells for £56,000

The rare script, which dated back to 1815-1822 was found at Oxfam’s Chelmsford bookshop in Essex

The Independent UK

Ancient Egyptian soldiers and Greek mercenaries were at 'Armageddon' when biblical king was killed, study suggests

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an Egyptian army where an Israelite king was killed. The discoveries at Megiddo, which inspired "Armageddon," reinforce biblical stories about King Josiah of Judah.

LiveScience

'A Blatant Intrusion:' Texas Parents Fight Against State-Approved Religious Public School Curriculum

The Bluebonnet Learning curriculum brings Bible-based lessons into elementary classrooms.

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What goes on in a Christian Science reading room?

In nearly every major American city and in many small towns, Christian Science reading rooms are found mixed in with storefronts

The Independent UK

Priceless, 570-year-old Gutenberg Bible on display in Warsaw

The Bible, on display at the Medieval Art Gallery in Warsaw, was printed more than 570 years ago by Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. It is one of the few preserved copies in the world and the only one in Poland.

Euronews

OJ Simpson’s estate stops Kim Kardashian’s $15,000 purchase of her dad’s bible that was gifted to accused killer

The bible is currently up for auction with the highest bid being $9,800

The Independent UK

Kim Kardashian’s ‘$15,000 offer to purchase her late father Robert Kardashian’s Bible rejected by OJ Simpson’s estate’

Years after her dad represented the disgraced NFL star in his double-murder case, OJ Simpson’s estate says it rejected Kim Kardashian’s $15,000 offer to purchase her late father Robert Kardashian’s inscribed Bible.

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Oklahoma schools chief seeks donations to put Bibles in classrooms

Oklahoma's top public schools official is continuing his quest to put a Bible in classrooms

The Independent UK

Republican Lawmaker Invokes Bible Scripture in Debate Against Banning Corporal Punishment Use on Disabled Children in Schools

An Oklahoma State Senator cited Bible scripture as reasoning for his opposition to a bill that would ban schools from using corporal punishment on students.

Latin Times

How the Face magazine redefined culture, music and style

The Face magazine had a revolutionary impact on contemporary culture. The legendary “style bible” launched in 1980 was known for its bold design, iconic covers and trailblazing photography.

The Conversation

Rare medieval bible returned to Salisbury Cathedral after 700 years with help of Independent readers

The Master of Sarum bible was saved after a campaign by Friends of the Nations’ Libraries FNL, and a global fundraising appeal by The Independent

The Independent UK

500 years ago, German peasants revolted – but their faith that the Protestant Reformation stood for freedom was dashed by Martin Luther and the nobility

Five hundred years ago, in the winter of 1524-1525, bands of peasants roamed the German countryside seeking recruits. It was the start of the German Peasants’ War, the largest uprising in Europe before the French Revolution. The peasants’ goal was to overturn serfdom and create a fairer society grounded on…

The Conversation

I'm a leading wellness expert - and always turn to these 5 simple prompts before saying yes to a decision

Always feel torn? Consider this your bible.

Marie Claire

Oklahoma lawmaker worried about ‘pink-haired atheists’ teaching the Bible in schools

‘I don't want some pink-haired person who doesn't believe in God to start trying to teach the Bible,’ says Republican state Senator David Bullard

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What does the Bible say about who belongs in the ‘promised land’? A biblical scholar explains

In current US politics, a “biblical” view of the Middle East informs foreign policy – perhaps more than it has for decades. This makes it very important to understand what the Bible actually says, particularly about the idea of a “promised land”.

The Guardian - UK

‘Important and beautiful’ 13th-century Bible returns to Salisbury

Sarum Master Bible to go on display at cathedral after being in private hands for almost 800 years

The Independent UK

Rory Stewart’s wife’s charity loses $1m USAID funding days after ex-MP’s bizarre clash with JD Vance

US vice president hit out at Rest is Politics presenter’s IQ after former Tory politician criticised his ‘bizarre take’ on the bible

The Guardian - US

Evangelical education nearly ruined me. Now the Christian right is coming for public schools

From Bible stories to the Ten Commandments, public schools are starting to look a lot like the fundamentalist system I escaped

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Gut-wrenching love: What a fresh look at the ‘Good Samaritan’ story says for ethics today

The Bible story of the Good Samaritan is more than a mainstay of Sunday school courses. “Good samaritan” is the catch-all way to describe a do-gooder – someone who stops to change the tire of a stranded motorist, helps a lost child find their parents in a store and gives…

The Independent UK

The Beach at 25: How Danny Boyle’s divisive thriller nearly sank Leonardo DiCaprio (and upset Ewan McGregor)

FLASHBACKS: The adaptation of Alex Garland’s Gen-X counterculture bible was beset by problems from the off – protesting locals, near-fatal accidents and a behind-the-scenes fallout that would rage for a decade. But, 25 years after the film’s release, it might warrant a fairer shake, writes Tom Fordy

The Conversation

Friendship, a covenant, romance – no matter what you call it, David’s love for Jonathan is one of the Bible’s most beautiful

For the idea of love, biblical Hebrew has precious few synonyms. Yet the Hebrew of the Bible can communicate a rich sensation of love: the love of a man for a woman, the love of any human being for their fellow human, the love of Israel for Israel’s God, and…

Salon

Trump's attack on schools could backfire

Trump forgets the lesson of Moms for Liberty and orders schools to replace education with right-wing propaganda

The Texas Tribune

Legal rights groups urge school leaders not to adopt Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum

The coalition of legal organizations told Texas school district leaders that it would “take any action” necessary to protect the rights of students and their families.

Texas Observer

ICE Agents in Churches ‘Does Not Bode Well for the Future of Religion’ in America

“They’re de facto endorsing government interference with the church—the very government interference with the church that they've complained about in the past.”

The Independent UK

Voices: Bishop Budde’s ‘woke’ sermon wasn’t an ambush – it was a reminder of basic Christian values

COMMENT: The very fact that Trump and the right have reacted so badly over Bishop Budde’s ‘meek and mild’ sermon suggests they aren’t well acquainted with either the Bible or Christianity, writes Kat Brown

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