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February 11, 1944
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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In Chicago on Feb. 11, Dr. Luther A. Weigle announced a new revision of the Bible by a 16-member committee of the International Council on Religious Education. The updated version will restore the clear simplicity of the King James edition and be printed once wartime paper and type restrictions are lifted.
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BIBLE REVISION
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 (UP) - The world's best seller, the Bible is being revised again and the new version will be printed as soon as wartime restrictions on paper and type have been lifted, it was reported Friday. The latest revision of the Bible was announced by Dr. Luther A. Weigle, chairman of a committee of 16 members representing the International Council on Religious Education. The language of the new edition has been brought back to the clear simplicity of the King James version.
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 (UP) - The world's best seller, the Bible is being revised again and the new version will be printed as soon as wartime restrictions on paper and type have been lifted, it was reported Friday. The latest revision of the Bible was announced by Dr. Luther A. Weigle, chairman of a committee of 16 members representing the International Council on Religious Education. The language of the new edition has been brought back to the clear simplicity of the King James version.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Bible Revision
King James Version
Wartime Restrictions
Religious Education
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Luther A. Weigle
Where did it happen?
Chicago
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Key Persons
Dr. Luther A. Weigle
Location
Chicago
Event Date
Feb. 11
Story Details
Announcement of a new Bible revision by a committee chaired by Dr. Luther A. Weigle, representing the International Council on Religious Education, to restore the simplicity of the King James version, with printing delayed by wartime restrictions.