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Mar 22, 2025 5 min

Benjamin Franklin Bible Merchant

from Celebrate the Bible Hosted by Francis Douglas

Benjamin Franklin, known for his printing press, played a vital role as a merchant of the Christian Bible. An interesting package revealed his original press's last printed sheet, featuring an ad for Bibles from his bookshop. This historic press, gifted to the Franklin Institute in 1933, underscores Franklin's influence on Bible distribution in America. If you would like to view the photos associated with this episode, please visit my WordPress page at: https://celebratethebible250.com/2025/03/22/benjamin-franklin-bible-merchant/

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