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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Bible: The World's Best-Selling Book

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The Bible is the bestselling book of all time, with billions of copies distributed around the world. But its influence extends far beyond religion. Its stories, language, and ideas have shaped art, literature, law, politics, and culture for nearly two thousand years.How did a collection of ancient texts written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek become one of the most widely read books in human history? The History Guy traces the Bible's remarkable journey, from its earliest manuscripts and translations to the King James Version and the modern editions read by millions today. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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