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{{short description|Evangelical Christian organization known for distributing free Bibles |
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'''Gideons International''' is an [[Evangelical Christian]] association for men founded in 1899 in [[Janesville, Wisconsin]]. The Gideons' primary activity, along with their wives in the Auxiliary, is "encouraging each other to do the work of the Lord, focusing on who they are before God, and strengthening the power of their personal testimony for the Lord Jesus Christ". They are most recognized for distributing copies of scripture free of charge, paid for by freewill offerings from local churches and from members themselves. This Bible distribution is a worldwide enterprise taking place in around 200 countries, territories and possessions. The association's members focus on distributing complete [[Bible]]s, [[New Testament]]s, or portions thereof. These copies are printed in over 108 languages. The association is most widely known for its Bibles placed in [[lodging]] rooms. The Gideons also distribute to hospitals and other medical offices, schools (usually in first year) and colleges, military bases, as well as jails and prisons. The association was named after the Biblical figure [[Gideon]] depicted in the [[Book of Judges]] (chapters 6–8). |
'''Gideons International''' is an [[Evangelical Christian]] association for men founded in 1899 in [[Janesville, Wisconsin]]. The Gideons' primary activity, along with their wives in the Auxiliary, is "encouraging each other to do the work of the Lord, focusing on who they are before God, and strengthening the power of their personal testimony for the Lord Jesus Christ". They are most recognized for distributing copies of scripture free of charge, paid for by freewill offerings from local churches and from members themselves. This Bible distribution is a worldwide enterprise taking place in around 200 countries, territories and possessions. The association's members focus on distributing complete [[Bible]]s, [[New Testament]]s, or portions thereof. These copies are printed in over 108 languages. The association is most widely known for its Bibles placed in [[lodging]] rooms. The Gideons also distribute to hospitals and other medical offices, schools (usually in first year) and colleges, military bases, as well as jails and prisons. The association was named after the Biblical figure [[Gideon]] depicted in the [[Book of Judges]] (chapters 6–8). |
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