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The Gideon Bible’s Quiet Legacy | Dover News
For over a century, the Gideon Bible has quietly sat on hotel nightstands across America, born from a 1908 initiative by Christian businessmen and now distributed in over two and a half billion copies worldwide. From prisons to the White House, it’s become a cultural icon — even referenced in Beatles lyrics — embodying a uniquely American “biblicism” rooted in Protestant history. Though its presence in schools waned and hotels evolved, this humble book endures as a comforting fixture in secular spaces, a silent companion for travelers through generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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