Holy Bible (Family version) The John A. Hertel Co. 1969-1970 "Facts about the Bible"

I know this is unusal. I get it. But I was reading the Bible that we picked up at a thrift store. I had one before but gave it to my daughter. Here's the thing. I had my own small version so I never cracked the huge family edition. But I am so grateful that I did. Mr. Hertel lays out some VERY interesting and necessary facts and information that will help each Christian in their daily walk. Who knew?! I think, if you find any family Bibles at a thrift store, look inside. You might just be surprised. ************************* In order to bring it to you from this HUGE 9 x 11 book format, I have to type it in. My scanner doesn't scan that large of print. (Otherwise I could scan and convert it to digital format.) So, I am bringing it to you the only way that I know how. However, the next section, "A Guide for Religious Workers and Bible Teachers" is rather long so I will bring it to you in sections. I think it is essential and very informational on every subject pertaining to being, staying and teaching as a Christian. This section, "Facts about the Bible" is interesting and very well written. Perhaps, to make this easier, I will see what it costs to have a Copy service scan these special sections so that it will not take so long to convert them for you. Much Love! ********************************** “Facts about the Bible” ********************** from The John A Hertel Co. 1969-1970 ******************** Disclaimer: This is but a section of the Holy Bible published by Mr. Hertel. The information is unique to his version of family Bible and extremely instructive. It has been converted to modern English and, in some sections, reformatted. The writings will be in italics. Any mistakes made are solely mine. (Bullets added. I still have to add asterics due to Google's failure to allow formatting.) ********************** Section contents: ******************************** • The Bible holds the distinction of being the first printed book and the best selling book in the world. **************** • 15,000,000 Bibles in full or in part are printed in the United States annually, and some 35,000,000 throughout the world.**************** • Approximately 30,000,000 people in the United States are without Bibles. ********************** • Some 6,000,000 families have no Bible in their homes. ***************** • The Bible, or parts of it, has been printed in about 1,200 languages and dialects. **************** • The first complete English translation of the Bible was made by Wickliff in 1384. ********************* • The first book printed from movable metal type was the Latin Bible in the year 1455. *********************** • The King James or authorized version of the Bible was first printed in 1611 by Robert Barker. ********************** • The first American edition of the Bible was printed in the Indian language at Cambridge, Mass. In 1661 by Rev. John Eliot. **************** • The second Bible was printed in the German language at Germantown, near Philadelphia by Christopher Sower in 1743. ****************** • The First Bible printed in the English language in America was published in 1752. ******************* • The Bible is composed of 66 books written by about 36 authors in a period of time covering about 1600 years. ************************* • The word “And” occurs 46,277 times and the word “Reverend” but once. ****************** • Ezra 7:21 contains all the letters of the alphabet except “j”. *********************** • The Nineteenth Chapter of Second Kings and the Thirty-seventh Chapter of Isaiah are alike. ******************* This Book Contains: ************************** The mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, doom of sinners, and happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. ******************* Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. ********************** It contains light to direct you, food to support you and comfort to cheer you. ****************** It is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword and the Christian’s charter. ******************** Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. ***************** Christ Is Its Grand Subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end. ***************** It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. ******************** Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. ******************* It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. ******************* It is given to you in life, will be open at the Judgment and be remembered forever. ****************** It involves the highest responsibility, rewards the greatest labor, and condemns all who trifle with its holy contents. ******************* “This Book unfolds Jehovah’s mind ****************** This Voice salutes in accents kind ****************** This Friend will all our need supply *************** This Fountain sends forth streams of joy. ************ This Mine affords us boundless wealth **************** This Good Physician gives us health ***************** This Sun renews and warms the soul *************** This Sword both wounds and makes us whole. **************** This Letter shows our sins forgiven ********************** This Guide conducts us safe to Heaven ************** This Charter has been sealed with blood **************** This Volume is the Word of God.” *******************