Bible Society New Zealand honours its President
Sarah Tengvall
Bible Society New Zealand (BSNZ) presented, in March, a unique Polyglot Bible to its President, Archbishop of Wellington, John Dew, in recognition of his appointment to the College of Cardinals by Pope Francis, in Rome on February 14 this year.
Cardinal John has been President of BSNZ since 2013 and prior to that, Vice-President from 2012.
The Polyglot Bible given to Cardinal Dew is bound in burgundy leather and has 3,200 pages. It is a multi-lingual Bible with the different texts displayed in parallel columns. Produced by the American Bible Society, it took Biblical scholars more than a year and half to complete.
Cardinal John said, ‘I know this is an amazing gift, I am deeply grateful. It is a wonderful gift I will treasure.’
Francis Burdett, BSNZ CEO said, ‘This presentation is in recognition of Cardinal Dew’s appointment and the significant support of Bible mission he provides in his role as President.’
BSNZ is dedicated to delivering God’s word within New Zealand and around the world through the distribution of the Bible. It aims to serve the whole community, working closely with churches and serving all denominations.
Sarah Tengvall, Communications Specialist, Bible Society New Zealand.