Seminars
FBM
is committed to producing and arranging different Bible-related
seminars, especially to promote awareness of the Free Bible Version.
Other special-topic seminars can be developed on request. Previous
seminars have included end-time events, the character of God, the
atonement, and specific Bible book studies.
The brand-new translation of the Bible known as the Free Bible Version is a primary project of FBM.
Presentations
Presentations
on various themes are in the process of development. If you have a
subject in mind, let us know. In addition to the primary theological
and Biblical themes of FBM we also have a keen interest in religious
freedom and human rights.
Free Bible Version
The brand-new translation of the Bible known as the Free Bible Version is a primary project of FBM.
But
why another translation? That’s the usual question—for there are many
modern English translations out there. So another one may seem
redundant. However the Free Bible Version is different. In just about
every case, you’ll find that no modern version is free. Check out the
copyright page of different modern Bibles and you’ll notice that most
versions only allow 500 verses (or sometimes just 250 verses) to be
quoted without permission. If you want to reproduce a whole book you’ll
need written permission, and if you want to make the whole Bible
available you’ll certainly be paying royalties. In the case of a media
presentation, this can run to tens of thousands of dollars.
Yes, there are programs out there that allow you to access different
versions for your own personal use. But what if you don’t want to worry
about getting permissions to quote, especially if you want to publish
the Bible online on your website etc? Here’s where the Free Bible
Version comes in. Through the Creative Commons license, you can use it
however you want as long as you say it’s the Free Bible Version and idenify and chages in derivatives.
More details on the FBV website: www.freebibleversion.org
Free Bibles
As funds become available we hope to be able to supply free Bibles in various formats: electronic, mp3 audio, and hardcopy.
