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Phillip Patterson's Amazing Handwritten Bible

New Yorker Phillip Patterson took four years, from 2009-2013, to handwrite this stunning artisanal copy of the Bible. Combined with stunning photography , we tell the story of a true labor of love.

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How a teen created a Bible in 9 years

Caroline Campbell began copying her Bible during sermons at church. Over 9 years she applied herself diligently, and completed the Bible before her 30th birthday.

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So good did it twice

Freddie North of Clarkesville, Georgia, has handwritten not one but two Bibles. Investing a little over seven years, he now has an NIV and a King James Version to show for his efforts. Aside from creating a legacy, he says meticulously working through the Bible word by word brought him a better understanding of its meaning.

“It brought me closer to God and gave me more understanding of the Bible,

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God’s Gift to Israel’s Kings

Hand-copying the Bible was a gift mandated to Israel's Kings. Upon ascending the throne, the King was required to make a copy of the law in his own hand, for himself.

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What people are saying

“I promise I won’t text you every morning, but this morning was so encouraging”

— Brent P

“You’ve inspired me to write each verse in Russian as well as English.”

— Alexey B

“This is such a wonderful practice with eternal benefit.”

— Vikki C

“I’ve read the first verses of John’s Gospel many times, but never explored the importance of the word “light. This practice is so intriguing”

-Dan K

“This simple practice has become a highlight of my mornings”

— Sarah A

Open notebook with handwritten text titled "The Word Became Flesh," dated 2/22/23, on a marble surface with a black pen resting on the right side of the notebook.
Open notebook with handwritten text in English laid on a wooden table, with a gray pen resting on it.
Notebook pages with handwritten notes titled "Lent 2023 Bible Copy Club." The notes include a biblical passage from John 1:1-13 and commentary, with the word "light" highlighted in yellow multiple times.
A young boy with light brown hair is sitting at a wooden dining table, writing in a notebook with a purple pen. A large open Bible and a closed laptop are also on the table, which is covered with a black and white patterned table runner. The background shows a modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and various kitchen items on the counter. A yellow drink with a straw is on the counter. To the left, a small black table with a plant, a decorative bowl, and a photo frame. The room appears to be well-lit with warm lighting.
Open Bible with highlighted and handwritten notes on the book of Isaiah and Lent 2023, placed on a wooden surface, with a pink notebook or journal in front of it.
Close-up of a handwritten script titled 'Chapter 1' on a paper, with some words highlighted in blue, placed on a wooden surface.
Handwritten journal with a passage taken from Ecclesiastes.
Open book with a pen on a desk in front of a bookshelf filled with colorful books.

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Open handwritten journal or notebook placed on a table, with a black cover and eyelet holes on the side, filled with handwritten text. The table also holds a potted plant with small yellow flowers in a black container, a decorative lantern, and a fra
A small spiral-bound notebook with a hand-written title reading 'The Book of Genesis' on a wooden surface, with some lined pages visible.
Open notebook with handwritten notes about a biblical story titled 'The Beginning'. The page includes a quote from Genesis about creation, and a section on ancient voices and the origins of the universe.
Open notebook with handwritten notes on the right page and a digital device displaying a text titled 'Mark 10 Teaching about Divorce' on the left page. A pen and a highlighter are also visible.
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Handwritten notes titled "The Book of Genesis" with a pen resting on the paper.
An open antique book titled 'Ancient Peoples, Lands and Rulers' with handwritten notes and markings, placed on a wooden table with other small items nearby.
A wooden dining table with a plate of stacked apples and lemons in the center, an open Bible, a notebook with handwritten notes, a pair of scissors, a pack of cherry tomatoes, and a magazine in the background.