Title

In celebration of its 200th birthday, the Bible Society of Maine has a display a

Authors

Kate Bucklin

Source

Portland Forecaster

Date

7-22-2009

Pages

5, 31

Abstract

In celebration of its 200th birthday, the Bible Society of Maine has a display at the Portland Public Library, including its Large Handwritten Bible, and is hosting a bicentennial dinner reception. Completed in 1924, the large Bible weighs 85 pounds and is the work of 1,600 Maine residents or Maine college students. Abraham Schechter, head of Special Collections at the library, serves on an advisory board for the Bible society.

Subjects

Bible Society of Maine, Portland Public Library, Schechter, Abraham A

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