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A Bible society is an organization dedicated to the widespread distribution of the Christian Bible. The first of its kind in the fullest sense was the British and Foreign Bible Society (BFBS), founded in 1804. Its primary mission was to make vernacular translations of the Scriptures accessible to people of all backgrounds at an affordable price.12

These societies have played a crucial role in translating the Bible into numerous languages, often for the first time, making scripture available to nearly all the world's population in their native tongues. The American Bible Society (ABS), formed in 1816, shares a similar goal of circulating the Holy Scriptures globally through translation, publication, and distribution. Bible societies, including the United Bible Societies, continue to coordinate and support this vital translation work.34

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