The Bible
The Bible Society encourages people to read the Bible for themselves - this means you too! Go for it! Grow in an understanding of the God who made you and His Son, Jesus, who died for you to bring you salvation.
Find out more about the Bible from the links below or buy your own:
- History
of the Bible
Where do we get it from? How did it come to us? Who wrote it?
- Translating the Bible
It is our vision that everyone around the world can have a Bible in their own language. This section of the website is undergoing restructuring. If you have any questions regarding translation please contact the Bible Society in your state.
- Auslan
Bible Project
The Bible is being translated into Australian Sign Language for the more than 10,000 people who use this as their language of choice. Books of the Bible on video & DVD are now available through our BibleShop Online.
A 4 DVD pack covering much of the Bible (readings from Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, Matthew, Mark Luke, John and Acts) will soon be available. For more information please email us.
The Bible
in other languages
You’ll be surprised how many languages the Bible has been translated into!- Bible
Society in Australia Libraries
Housed in Memorial Bible House, Canberra are two distinct libraries. The Arrowsmith Library aims to reflect the breadth of Bible translation. This library is open to the public. - Bible
Translations
A Quick Guide to the most common English Bible Translations - Read
a Passage
Would you like to search for a specific passage? The Bible Gateway will let you view verses in many languages and versions..
- Where
to look
If you need to deal with a particular issue, the Bible has the answer.
- Reading
plan
Find a Bible reading plan to suit your lifestyle.
- Buy
a Bible
Get a Bible of your own through our Online BibleShop.