(RNS)– The state of Oklahoma remains in the marketplace for some Bibles.
They may get some aid from Donald Trump.
The state’s education department is on the hunt for 55,000 copies of the Scriptures, bound in leather or a comparable product and consisting of a mix of spiritual and historical files like the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
While the Bible stays among the most popular books for sale, couple of variations fit Oklahoma’s requirements, according to Oklahoma Watch, which got in touch with Mardell, a significant Christian merchant where none of the 2,900 Bibles on sale apparently fit the quote requirements.
One Bible that may fit is nation vocalist Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” Bible, which President Trump backs. That Bible has the best translation and historical files and is readily available in leather for about $60.
“The provider should supply just the King James Version Bible for historic precision and include both the Old and New Testaments,” according to a quote description for the Bibles, released by Oklahoma Watch, a not-for-profit investigative publication. “The provider’s Bible should consist of copies of The United States Pledge of Allegiance, The U.S. Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution, and The U.S. Bill of Rights.”
Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s state superintendent of public direction, has actually promoted teaching the Bible in public schools and has actually mandated that it be taught in grades 5-12. That required appears to have actually triggered the mission to purchase the Bibles.
SUBMIT– Ryan Walters, Republican prospect for Oklahoma State Superintendent, speaks at a rally, Nov. 1, 2022, in Oklahoma City. Republican Politician State Superintendent Walters purchased public schools Thursday, June 27, 2024, to include the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
The quote description does not discuss the Apocrypha– a group of texts discovered in Catholic Bibles– however does prohibit any “research study guides, publisher narrative, or extra commentary.”
The “We individuals Bible,” backed by Donald Trump Jr., may likewise fit the expense. That Bible is offered in packs of 10 for about $500 online and has the state education department’s wanted files.
Other patriotic variations of the Bible may not receive the quote. The “American Patriot’s Bible”– which is offered online– has the King James Version and patriotic images however does not appear to have the Constitution or Declaration of Independence.
The “Founder’s Bible,” from questionable conservative author David Barton, has the incorrect translation and about 1,000 pages of commentary about the Bible and America’s history. It likewise does not appear to have the starting files.
One caution might hinder Trump’s preferred Bible from winding up in the hands of Oklahoma school child. The “God Bless the USA” Bible consists of lyrics from Greenwood’s hit tune, which may be disqualifying material.
A spokesperson for the “God Bless the USA” Bible did not react to an ask for remark about whether a quote for that Bible will be sent to Oklahoma.