Zondervan Launches Bible Across America Tour, Invites 31,173 Americans to Handwrite NIV Bible
September 30 2008 - 11:08AM
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RV Tour & Writing Stations to Hit 90 Cities, 44 States to
Celebrate NIV 30th Anniversary GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 30
/PRNewswire/ -- More than 31,000 Americans will have a hand in
publishing a new NIV Bible -- America's NIV -- the first NIV Bible
ever written "one-verse, one-person" at a time. Zondervan, the
world's leading Bible publisher, is embarking Sept. 30, 2008 on a
90-city, 44-state cross-country tour -- Bible Across America -- to
commemorate the 30th anniversary of the New International Version
(NIV) translation, enlisting the help of the American people to
publish its next Bible. A team of four will drive a 42-foot luxury
motorhome, generously donated by RV supplier Spartan Motors, more
than 15,000-miles, criss-crossing the United States over the next
five months. The Bible Across America tour will make scheduled
stops at events, churches, universities, retail stores, American
landmarks and other venues to allow people of all ages and walks of
life to write a verse in the Bible, which will then be published
and sold nationwide. The tour kicks off at Zondervan headquarters
in Grand Rapids, Mich. and includes stops ranging from a NASCAR
race in Charlotte, N.C. to a young church leaders conference in
Atlanta to the National Pastor's Convention in San Diego, as well
as signing events in the heart of New York City and for legislators
at the Capitol in Washington D.C. (Tour stops and real-time blog
updates: http://www.bibleacrossamerica.com/) "The Bible is
America's favorite book of all time. And because of its accuracy,
clarity and literary quality, the NIV has become the most
successful Bible translation of all time. We believe that a
completely handwritten version of the NIV Bible by people from all
across our country will help America rediscover the Bible in a
fresh, new way," said Moe Girkins, president and CEO of Zondervan.
"The Bible Across America is a symbol of Zondervan's commitment to
make the Word of God more accessible and more relevant to more
people. We couldn't think of a better way to commemorate the 30th
Anniversary of the NIV Bible than by inviting Americans to join us
on this monumental tour and open more hearts to the Word of God."
The NIV complete Bible was released in 1978, and since that time
has become the most trusted, most widely read contemporary Bible
translation today. With more than 300 million copies in print
worldwide, more people use an NIV Bible than any other
English-language translation. The NIV was commissioned by the
International Bible Society, which owns the copyright and is a long
time partner of Zondervan, and was translated by a team of more
than 100 scholars. Writers of America's NIV will pen a single verse
on actual thin-stock Bible paper. Each verse and each page will be
published together as a complete America's NIV Bible available in
stores nationwide. The Bible will include an unprecedented index of
31,173 contributors, one for every verse of the Bible. Zondervan
plans to create two original editions. One original transcript of
America's NIV will be offered to the Smithsonian Institution and
the second will be auctioned off to benefit the International Bible
Society in support of their Bible translation and distribution
efforts around the world. "When the International Bible Society
first agreed to sponsor the translation of the New International
Version, I don't believe anyone could foresee the embrace and
universal acceptance that the translation would receive," said
Keith Danby, CEO of IBS-STL Global. "The NIV translation has made
the word of God more accessible and understandable, while
maintaining the integrity of the original texts and it has impacted
the hearts of countless people worldwide in just three decades." To
find an event nearest you, or to suggest a "rolling stop" in your
town, please visit http://www.bibleacrossamerica.com/ and leave the
team a message. Sponsors of the Bible Across America Tour include:
-- International Bible Society: one of the largest Bible and
Christian literature ministries worldwide, translating the Bible
into languages of 1 million or more speakers and distributing
Christian resources to engage people with the life-transforming
message of Jesus Christ. It is the translation sponsor and
copyright holder of the NIV. -- Spartan Motors: designer, engineer
and manufacturer of custom chassis and vehicles for the
recreational vehicle, emergency-rescue and military vehicle
markets. (NASDAQ:SPAR) -- Salem Radio Network: a full-service radio
network that serves Christian-formatted and general market
news/talk stations through partnerships with more than 1,500
affiliates nationwide. -- Guidepoint Systems: Guidepoint integrates
global positioning satellites (GPS), advanced wireless technology,
the Internet and 24/7/365 response centers to provide stolen
vehicle recovery, driver safety and convenience, vehicle tracking
and fleet management services. About the NIV Translation The NIV is
one of the most distinctive Bible translations. In 1978, following
10 years of intensive translation work, a multi-denominational
group of more than 100 scholars from five English-speaking
countries, and financed by the New York Bible Society (now IBS-STL
Global) created the NIV, an all-new contemporary English
translation of the Bible. The first printing of 1.2 million copies
was released to consumers as one of the largest book printings in
the history of publishing. About Zondervan Zondervan is the world's
leading Bible publisher. With a vision to see more people engaging
the Bible more, Zondervan produces bestselling study, devotional,
reference, text, audio, software, and digital Bibles designed to
inspire readers at every age and stage of life. Zondervan holds
exclusive North American publishing rights to the New International
Version (NIV), which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2008.
The NIV, the most popular modern English Bible translation, has
more than 300 million copies in print worldwide. Over the past 75
years, Zondervan, a HarperCollins company, has grown to be a global
leader in Christian communications through its bestselling Bibles,
books, curriculum, children's, and new media products. Visit
Zondervan Bibles on the Internet at www.zondervan.com/Bibles
DATASOURCE: Zondervan CONTACT: Tara Powers, , or Brian Burch, ,
both for Zondervan, +1-616-233-0500 Web site:
http://www.bibleacrossamerica.com/ http://www.zondervan.com/Bibles
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