World's Greatest Book page 1

 World's Greatest Book page 1 by ric gustafson

What is the world's greatest book?. On November 26 2013, eager buyers crowded into Sotheby's in New York. What was the sought after prize?. It was one of two copies of ' The Bay Psalm Book'. This was owned by the Old South Church in Boston. In 1640, this collection of biblical psalms was translated from Hebrew and then printed by Puritan settlers. This was the first book published in British North America. This book was printed just 20 years after the landing of the Mayflower.

Two and a half minutes after an opening bid of 6 million, this book was purchased for 14 million. It set the world record for the most expensive printed book ever sold at auction.

Two pages of the Gutenberg Bible has sold for as much as $100,000. In May 2014, a Torah scroll sold for $3.87 million.

Everyone has an opinion about the Bible. President Lincoln called the Bible the best gift God has given to man. On the other hand, Celsus a philosopher called the Bible absurd.

God's Word has been discussed, disputed, revered and reviled. Let's find out why?.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric