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The Gideon Bible in American Motels | Tulsa News
For over a century, the Gideon Bible has quietly sat on motel nightstands across America, a humble symbol of faith and roadside tradition born in 1908 when a hotel owner’s idea sparked a global movement. Distributed to billions, it reflects deep-rooted American biblicism — a belief that God speaks directly through Scripture — and has become an enduring cultural icon, appearing in film, music, and everyday travel. Despite declining hotel adoption and modern distractions like Wi-Fi, the Bible remains a comforting presence in motels, prisons, and military bases, proving that even in a changing…
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