{"id":23664,"date":"2024-07-29T11:07:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T15:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/news\/?p=23664"},"modified":"2024-07-29T11:07:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T15:07:30","slug":"french-bible-society-set-to-give-away-200k-copies-of-new-testament-at-the-paris-olympics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/news\/2024\/07\/french-bible-society-set-to-give-away-200k-copies-of-new-testament-at-the-paris-olympics","title":{"rendered":"French Bible Society Set to Give Away 200K Copies of New Testament at the Paris Olympics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The French Bible Society recently created a special edition of the New Testament to be distributed at the Paris Olympics. The entity made preparations to hand out 140,000 copies of the New Testament in French and another 60,000 in English. The organization hopes that the free copies of the New Testament will leave \u201ca lasting legacy that extends far beyond the athletic arenas.\u201d<\/p>\n

The edition features testimonies from Christian athletes, including French handball champion Jo\u00ebl Abati and Australian high jumper Nicola Olyslagers. The French Bible Society collaborated with various Christian sporting ministries to deliver the New Testament copies. It said the collaboration \u201cstands as a beacon of the power of collaboration and the shared values that bring people together, transcending the boundaries of sport and spirituality.\u201d<\/p>\n

The special edition of the New Testament is called \u201cMore Precious than Gold\u201d and is inspired by 1 Peter 7: \u201cTheir purpose is to prove that your faith is genuine. Even gold, which can be destroyed, is tested by fire, and so your faith, which is much more precious than gold, must also be tested so that it may endure. Then you will receive praise and glory and honor on the Day when Jesus Christ is revealed.\u201d <\/em>Over 11 million visitors are expected to descend on Paris in the coming weeks for the Games. The New Testament copies will be distributed during both the Olympics and Paralympics, which end on Sept. 8.<\/p>\n

The French Bible Society had originally been planning to distribute 100,000 French and 30,000 English New Testaments but had to increase the print run due to overwhelming demand.\u00a0\u201cIt is so inspiring to read the athletes\u2019 testimonies featured in this special edition of the New Testament. These accounts serve as a powerful reminder of the enduring impact the Bible continues to have in our contemporary world,\u201d said Jonathan Boulet, General Secretary of the French Bible Society.<\/p>\n

\u201cMoreover, they underscore the vital role that each country\u2019s Bible Society plays in ensuring the accessibility and relevance of this timeless book for all.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The French Bible Society recently created a special edition of the New Testament to be distributed at the Paris Olympics. The entity made preparations to hand out 140,000 copies of the New Testament in French and another 60,000 in English. 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