Archbishop of Dublin concludes Bible reading marathon
On 23 December, the Archbishop of Dublin brought the Good Book Shop’s Bible reading marathon to a close. The Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson read the final 4 chapters of Revelation at the end of a year in which the entire KJV text has been read aloud every weekday afternoon at 4pm. Just over 200 people from all denominations, faiths and beliefs have travelled to come and take part in the ambitious project.
Prior to the final reading, an assortment of the project’s volunteers gathered for a drinks reception in The Good Book Shop as a thank–you for their participation in this unique and successful event.
KJV@4:00 began on 4th January and was a way of marking the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. The readers who took part included clergy from all 4 major denominations in Northern Ireland, local TV and radio personalities and politicians, as well as shop customers and parishioners. Some of the readers just heard about the project via word of mouth and social media and travelled from England and even America to take part.
The Good Book Shop manager and organiser, Richard Ryan, thanked the volunteers and staff and admitted to being overwhelmed by the support the event had received:
“I honestly thought only 30 people would respond, and that they would be talked into doing a monthly rota,” he said. “I can’t believe on reflection that so many people wanted to be a part of this unique event. It’s been really encouraging, and also wonderful to hear the word of God being read aloud in a place of business. I thought it would be strange for people to hear it when they first came in to the shop, but to be honest, it’s going to be even more strange not hearing it next year!”
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Click here for the Biblefresh prayer for 2012.