Biblica, formerly International Bible Society, was founded in 1809 and is the worldwide copyright holder of the

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of the Bible (NIV), licensing commercial rights to

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in the United States and to

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in the United Kingdom. Biblica is also a member of the Forum of Bible Agencies International and Every Tribe Every Nation.

History

Biblica was founded December 4, 1809, in

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as the ''New York Bible Society'' by a small group including Henry Rutgers, William Colgate, Theodorus Van Wyke and Thomas Eddy. Biblica experienced its first merger in 1819 when it merged with the ''New York Auxiliary Bible Society''. It was renamed ''New York International Bible Society'' in 1974, ''International Bible Society'' (IBS) in 1988. The organization moved to Colorado Springs from New York in 1988 and moved into its current facility in 1989. It merged with Living Bibles International in 1992 and International Bible Society and Send the Light (STL) in 2007, forming a new organization called ''IBS-STL''. In 2009, it adopted the name ''Biblica''.

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Biblica's international ministry began in 1810 with its sponsorship of William Carey’s Bible translation work in India. The worldwide work expanded in 1992 following the merger with Living Bibles International, through which Biblica developed its global translation ministry. The reach of Biblica around the world again expanded through its merger with Send the Light (STL) in 2007. Biblica is perhaps best known for its

(NIV) version of the Bible, the best-selling contemporary English translation. Nicola Menzie
NIV More Popular Than KJV, NLT Bibles; 11 Million Copies Sold Worldwide
christianpost.com, USA, March 26, 2013

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* {{Authority control Bible societies Religious organizations established in 1809 Religion in Colorado Springs, Colorado Christianity in Colorado Organizations based in Colorado Springs, Colorado Christian organizations established in the 1800s 1809 establishments in the United States New International Version

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