The Bible saturates the whole city and its history.

Rev. William Penn, the founding father of the city and a Quaker minister, was imprisoned for his faith in England. When he established the city, he got the name from the Book of Revelation 3:7. He wanted the city to be a safe haven for all. The heart of the City of Brotherly Love is found in the “Golden Rule” of Matthew 7:12, “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets” (NIV).

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The National Bible Cities Project is a program focusing our efforts for National Bible Week in specific target cities each year. Each year, only one city is named The National Bible City.

National Bible Week

National Bible Association’s signature event has been celebrated the week of Thanksgiving every year since 1941. Senators, Governors and Mayors from across the country proclaim National Bible Week in their states and towns.

Designed to raised the nation’s interest in the value and importance of reading the Bible, it is the perfect kick-off to the religious holiday season.

Why We Do This

National Bible City is led by a local committee who raises National Bible Week Awareness in four ways:

Recognition

Recognize leaders encouraging Bible reading in community

Media

Raise awareness through radio, newspapers and television

Literature

Distribute free National Bible Week materials to everyone

Political

Work with a Senator, the Governor and Mayor to proclaim National Bible Week

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