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The American Standard Version (ASV) of the Holy Bible is a version of the King James Bible. It was published in 1901 by the American Revision Committee. This book was formerly known as the Standard American Edition, or the Revised Edition. It contains the Old Testament and New Testament, which represent important stories for Judaism and Christianity, among other belief systems, respectively.
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The Holy Bible is a collection of books and letters written by many people who were inspired by the Holy Spirit of God. The Revised Version, Standard American Edition of the Bible, more commonly known as the American Standard Version (ASV), is a version of the Bible that was first released in 1900. The Holy Bible consists of two main sections: the Old Testament (including Psalms and Proverbs) and the New Testament (Matthew through Revelation). The Old Testament records God’s interaction with mankind before He sent His son to redeem us, while recording prophesy predicting that coming.
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God created everything in the course of six days, as follows: (day 1) the heavens and the earth—effectively the entire universe—followed by day and night; (day 2) a dome to separate heaven and earth; (day 3) land, from which trees and plant life is raised; (day 4) sun and moon; (day 5) creatures that dwell in the ocean, and; (day 6) animals and humans (Adam and Eve), modeled in his image. Afterwards, Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Upon eating the apple and gaining awareness, they were kicked out of the Garden of Eden and forced to live out their mortal days on Earth.
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Christianity is one of the world's most widely practiced religions. It is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of the Nazarene figure named Jesus. The important text associated with Christianity is...
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God is the sole deity of the Christian faith, as well as its denominations. This deity is referenced heavily in the Holy Bible and artistically depicted as an older-aged male.
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ChicagoSchaff, Philip, et al. The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated out of the original tongues, being the version set forth A.D. 1611. Compared with the most ancient authorities and revised A.D. 1881-1885. Newly edited by the American Revision Committee A.D. 1901 / [American Standard Version / ASV]. New York, NY: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1901.