Peace Proposals and Bible Circulation

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 21, 1916

Peace Proposals and Bible Circulation

As we go to press, peace proposals have been made by the Teutonic allies to the entente powers. It is not definitely known at this writing what is embraced in these proposals. They were made through the ambassadors of the United States, Spain, and Switzerland, who were asked to bring them before the nations at war with the Teutonic allies. Notes have also been transmitted to the Vatican, and the active interest of the Pope solicited in the peace offer. As to how these proposals will be received by the enemies of the central empires, it is too early to state. It is considered, however, that since one set of belligerents have signified willingness to discuss peace terms, the way is open for neutral nations, without embarrassment, to tender their offices toward the realization of peace in a way heretofore impossible because of the apparent unwillingness of both sides of the controversy to consider peace terms. The outcome of these peace proposals will be watched with interest by the entire world.

THE report of the American Bible Society gives the following interesting statement: “The fact that the Bible is being circulated and read in considerably over five hundred languages and dialects is both inspiring and encouraging. It is estimated that seven out of every ten of the human population have had the gospel story provided for them in their own tongue.”