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July 21, 1891
Deseret Evening News
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
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Robert T. Barker of New Bedford, Mass., has read the Bible 100 times since 1868, starting from curiosity and finding increasing enjoyment, averaging four readings per year; he aims for 200 total.
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Robert T. Barker, of New Bedford, Mass., has read the Bible through no less than 100 times, it is reported. He began reading it in 1868, out of sheer curiosity, and had it finished before he scarcely realized it. Again he began and again he finished, finding more enjoyment in the perusal than the first time. He read it again and again, until, as the years rolled by, he found himself reading it through on an average of about four times a year. At length, having nothing else to do, he conceived the idea of reading it through 100 times, and for the past few years he applied himself diligently to the task. He says he can read it through in a month. He does not intend to cease his reading now, but has begun on his 101st reading, and hopes to complete 200 times.—Exchange.
Robert T. Barker, of New Bedford, Mass., has read the Bible through no less than 100 times, it is reported. He began reading it in 1868, out of sheer curiosity, and had it finished before he scarcely realized it. Again he began and again he finished, finding more enjoyment in the perusal than the first time. He read it again and again, until, as the years rolled by, he found himself reading it through on an average of about four times a year. At length, having nothing else to do, he conceived the idea of reading it through 100 times, and for the past few years he applied himself diligently to the task. He says he can read it through in a month. He does not intend to cease his reading now, but has begun on his 101st reading, and hopes to complete 200 times.—Exchange.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Bible Reading
Robert T Barker
New Bedford
Personal Achievement
Religious Dedication
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert T. Barker
Where did it happen?
New Bedford, Mass.
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Key Persons
Robert T. Barker
Location
New Bedford, Mass.
Event Date
Began In 1868
Story Details
Robert T. Barker began reading the Bible in 1868 out of curiosity, completed it 100 times averaging four times a year, and plans to reach 200.