Historically, the Bible’s nostalgia stirs the imagination of medieval Europe or American colonial periods, when goods were made with personal care and character. This creativity became a craft, and their products became works of art.
With the advancement of technologies came increased knowledge of the Bible. Hundreds of translations of the Bible have recorded languages like a Rosetta Stone. Its unique literary value of poetic and prophetic prose makes it an exceptional work that goes unparalleled. Its religious content instructs in righteousness and prescribes spiritual salvation, touching the heart.
From its pages, millions of people over the millennia have drawn a sense of freedom of conscience, love, joy, peace, hope, and comfort, hence its popularity. Yet, the Bible’s gospel message has stirred such controversy and hate among tyrants that it was banned, burned, and resulted in many deaths from its publishers throughout history.
This human proclivity for malice exists even today. Historically and now, some would want to change, cancel, unlawfully ban, burn, & abolish the Bible; thus, it is essential to archive and preserve it. Exploring the links below, we understand how this can still occur and should resist this form of despotism against American culture and history. Thus, it is important to archive and preserve the American Bible heritage.
Antifa Burn Bibles in Portland OR, 2020 (The more evident videos have been deleted from YouTube)
Short Histories of Book Burnings