The Aitken Bible is a King James Version of the Bible that is historically important. Historians call it “The Bible of the American Revolution.” Published in 1782 by Philadelphia printer Robert Aitken, this one book claims three notable titles: 1) the only Bible approved by the United States Congress, 2) the only Bible recommended to Americans by our Founders, and subsequently, 3) the first English Bible made in America (as recorded in the Journals of Congress, September 12, 1782). By giving classrooms authentic reproductions of the Aitken Bible, along with lesson plans, we promote historic preservation through education. See History section.

We can choose the school, or you can choose the school. Either way, elementary, middle, and high schools can all receive the Aitken Bible into their History Departments. In addition, we equip educators in the classroom with lesson plans that connect the Aitken Bible to the teaching of the American Revolution. While any donation amount will support the effort, the total cost to sponsor a school to receive the Aitken Bible is $100. (For comparison, the Aitken Bible can be purchased on Amazon for around $300. or eBay for around $500.) As we print each Aitken Bible on demand, our cost of $100. includes the printing, packing, and shipping of the Aitken Bible to the school. See Donate section.

Because the Aitken Bible is a primary source of the American Revolution, a teacher would use the Aitken Bible as an object lesson for five topics concerning the Revolutionary War. Just as an educator who is teaching about the Declaration of Independence might use a poster of the Declaration to make a concept more concrete, an educator who is teaching about the American Revolution can use the Aitken Bible to make five topics more tangible for their students. These five topics are addressed in all state academic standards for Social Studies regarding the American Revolution. These five topics are covered in the five lesson plans we provide. The five topics are: Congress, culture, economics, embargo, and immigration. See Education section.

Bible literacy classes examine the books of the Bible from the secular perspectives of history and literature. These classes are elective, meaning they are optional. First, they must be chosen by educators. Next, they must be chosen by students. Or they may not be chosen by either. Unlike these elective classes, our work with the Aitken Bible is connected to the required teaching topic of the American Revolution. National guidelines provide three times—elementary, middle, and high school—for educators and students to use "The Bible of the American Revolution" as they study the American Revolution per state academic standards for Social Studies. See Education section.

No. In the public school setting, our work with the Aitken Bible is not intended for religious teaching. Rather, as a primary source of the American Revolution, the Aitken Bible illustrates five topics addressed in state academic standards for Social Studies regarding the Revolutionary War. As seen above, the five secular topics which the Aitken Bible illustrates are: Congress, culture, economics, embargo, and immigration. Thus, the topics the Aitken Bible illustrates are historical, not theological. The lesson plans cover the Revolution, not religion. Accordingly, our use of the Aitken Bible in school is secular. The "separation between Church and State" does not apply to our use of the Aitken Bible in school. See Courts section.

Yes. You can choose a specific school or group of schools to sponsor. For example, an individual may choose to sponsor the school of his children or grandchildren. A church may choose to sponsor the schools in their community. An organization may choose to sponsor the schools in their county or state. Donors may name a specific school or schools to sponsor at the time of their donation by using the “Add a note” box on the donation page, speaking to a representative by phone, or writing the school name(s) on the memo line of their check. See Donate section.

Yes. We can send an Aitken Bible for each student in a class. However, the donor that is sponsoring the students will need to deliver the Aitken Bibles to the students in an appropriate manner. For example, if the school is public, the donor may give the Aitken Bibles to the students off school property and after school hours. Or the Aitken Bibles may be given through student-led clubs or release time programs. If the school is private, such restrictions may not apply. Donors may choose to sponsor students at the time of their donation by using the “Add a note” box on the donation page, speaking to a representative by phone, or writing a notation on the memo line of their check. See Donate section.

Yes. We can send the Aitken Bible to a home school. Like a school or church, a home school may also educate with the Aitken Bible. For example, a home school leader may want to use the Aitken Bible in teaching about the American Revolution. At the same time, a home school leader may want to use the Aitken Bible to underscore the role of religion in the founding of our country. Donors may choose to sponsor a home school at the time of their donation by using the “Add a note” box on the donation page, speaking to a representative by phone, or writing the home school name(s) on the memo line of their check. See Donate section.

Yes. You can choose a church to receive the Aitken Bible. Similar to a school, a church may also educate with the Aitken Bible. For example, a pastor may use the Aitken Bible as evidence of the religious heritage of America. A Sunday School leader may use the Aitken Bible to discuss the history of faith and governance. A church librarian may use the Aitken Bible as a resource for church members. Donors may name a church to sponsor at the time of their donation by using the “Add a note” box on the donation page, speaking to a representative by phone, or writing the church name(s) on the memo line of their check. See Donate section.

Yes. We can send the Aitken Bible to an individual. Outside of an academic setting, an individual may want to have a personal copy of the Aitken Bible. A person may want to use the Aitken Bible to show family and friends “the only Bible approved by Congress,” “the only Bible recommended to Americans by our Founders,” and “the first English Bible made in America.” Donors may name an individual to sponsor at the time of their donation by using the “Add a note” box on the donation page, speaking to a representative by phone, or writing the individual’s name on the memo line of their check. See Donate section.