British and Foreign Bible Society - Definition

The British and Foreign Bible Society (BFBS; more commonly known as Bible Society) is a charity that was founded on March 7, 1804. It publishes, distributes, and translates the Bible.

In 2000-2001, Bible Society distributed 149,327 Bibles and 9,333 copies of the New Testament.

The current Chief Executive of Bible Society is James Catford.

The slogan of Bible Society is "Making the Bible Heard".

See also

• American Bible Society

External links

• Bible Society work in England and Wales (http://www.biblesociety.org/bs-eng.htm)
• Bible Society Official Website (http://www.biblesociety.org.uk/)
• Bible Society's record with the Charity Commission of England and Wales (http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/registeredcharities/showcharity.asp?regno=232759&submit=Run+Search)