Definition and Context
In the context of the Bible, "publication" refers to the act of making known or disseminating information, particularly the message of God, His laws, and His works. The concept of publication is integral to the spread of the Gospel and the teachings of Scripture. It involves both the oral proclamation and the written recording of divine truths.

Biblical Instances and Significance
The Bible itself is a product of divine publication, as it is the written record of God's revelation to humanity. The process of publication in biblical times often involved prophets, apostles, and scribes who were inspired by the Holy Spirit to record God's words. In the Old Testament, Moses is a key figure in the publication of God's laws, as he received the Ten Commandments and other laws on Mount Sinai and communicated them to the Israelites (Exodus 24:12).

In the New Testament, the publication of the Gospel is a central theme. Jesus Christ commissioned His disciples to spread His teachings to all nations, a directive known as the Great Commission. In Matthew 28:19-20 , Jesus instructs, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you."

The apostles, particularly Paul, played a significant role in the publication of the Gospel. Paul's epistles, which form a substantial part of the New Testament, were written to various early Christian communities to instruct, correct, and encourage them in their faith. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 , Paul emphasizes the importance of Scripture, stating, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work."

Methods of Publication
The methods of publication in biblical times included oral tradition, written manuscripts, and public reading. Oral tradition was crucial in the early transmission of biblical accounts and teachings, especially before the widespread availability of written texts. The written manuscripts, such as scrolls and codices, were meticulously copied by scribes to preserve the accuracy of the Scriptures.

Public reading of Scripture was a common practice in both Jewish and early Christian communities. In Nehemiah 8:8 , we see an example of this: "They read from the Book of the Law of God, clearly explaining it and giving insight so that the people could understand what was being read." Similarly, in the New Testament, Paul instructs Timothy to devote himself to the public reading of Scripture (1 Timothy 4:13).

Impact and Legacy
The publication of the Bible has had a profound impact on history, culture, and society. It has been translated into numerous languages, making it accessible to people worldwide. The dissemination of biblical teachings has influenced legal systems, moral values, and artistic expressions throughout the centuries.

The invention of the printing press in the 15th century revolutionized the publication of the Bible, allowing for mass production and distribution. This technological advancement played a significant role in the Reformation and the spread of Protestantism, as it enabled more people to read and interpret the Scriptures for themselves.

In contemporary times, the publication of the Bible continues through various media, including print, digital formats, and audio recordings. Organizations dedicated to Bible translation and distribution work tirelessly to ensure that the Word of God reaches every corner of the globe, fulfilling the mandate to "proclaim the Gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15).1. (n.) The act of publishing or making known; notification to the people at large, either by words, writing, or printing; proclamation; divulgation; promulgation; as, the publication of the law at Mount Sinai; the publication of the gospel; the publication of statutes or edicts.

2. (n.) The act of offering a book, pamphlet, engraving, etc., to the public by sale or by gratuitous distribution.

3. (n.) That which is published or made known; especially, any book, pamphlet, etc., offered for sale or to public notice; as, a daily or monthly publication.

4. (n.) An act done in public.

The Publication of the Gospel
... Sermon XXX The Publication of the Gospel. The Publication of the Gospel Psalm
68:11. The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/newton/messiah vol 2/sermon xxx the publication of.htm

Publication of the Discovered Works: the Effect.
... Introductory Notice by Professor MB Riddle, DD section 2."publication of
the discovered works: the effect. In 1875 Bryennios, who ...
/.../the teaching of the twelve apostles/section 2 publication of the discovered.htm

This Letter was Written to Accompany the Publication of Sermon 221 ...
... This letter was written to accompany the publication of sermon 221 in the New Park
Street Pulpit series""Comfort Proclaimed.". A Pastoral Letter ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/this letter was written to.htm

Satan's Wiles against the Truth How they Take the Form of the ...
... Chapter I."Satan's Wiles Against the Truth How They Take the Form of the
Praxean Heresy. Account of the Publication of This Heresy. ...
/.../tertullian/against praxeas/chapter i satans wiles against the.htm

The Emperor Preparing an Expedition against the Persians, Arrives ...
... an Expedition against the Persians, arrives at Antioch, and being ridiculed by the
Inhabitants, he retorts on them by a Satirical Publication entitled Misopogon ...
/.../chapter xvii the emperor preparing an.htm

Close of the Colonial Era --The German Churches --The Beginnings ...
... of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament." Important religious results
have more than once followed in the church on the publication of religious ...
/.../bacon/a history of american christianity/chapter xii close of the.htm

Out of Sectarian Confusion
... I received only a few numbers of The Pilgrim, as that publication was consolidated
with The Herald of Gospel Freedom January 1, 1881, under the name The Gospel ...
/.../cole/trials and triumphs of faith/chapter xii out of sectarian.htm

Short Account of the Life and Writings of Robert Barclay ...
... From its first publication, it has received the unqualified approbation of the Society
of Friends, as containing a just and correct exposition of their faith ...
/.../short account of the life.htm

The Champion of Origen, You See, the Encomiast of Pamphilus ...
... And you cannot take refuge in the hypothesis that Pamphilus wrote this book after
Eusebius's publication, since Eusebius wrote after Pamphilus had attained the ...
/.../10 the champion of origen.htm

Estimate of the Scope and Value of Jerome's Writings.
... Life.). Publication. ... letters. One of these is the fact that no distinct line
separated private documents from those designed for publication. ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/v estimate of the scope and.htm

Publication (2 Occurrences)
... making known; notification to the people at large, either by words, writing, or
printing; proclamation; divulgation; promulgation; as, the publication of the ...
/p/publication.htm - 7k

Report (127 Occurrences)
... speaker. 8. (vt) To write an account of for publication, as in a newspaper;
as, to report a public celebration or a horse race. 9 ...
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Print (3 Occurrences)
... stereotype, electrotype, or engraved plates, or the like; in a wider sense, to do
the typesetting, presswork, etc., of (a book or other publication); as, to ...
/p/print.htm - 15k

Revised
... They were pledged not to issue or endorse any new revision within fourteen years
after the publication of the English Revised Version, and so it was not until ...
/r/revised.htm - 12k

American
... They were pledged not to issue or endorse any new revision within fourteen years
after the publication of the English Revised Version, and so it was not until ...
/a/american.htm - 13k

Publicans (16 Occurrences)

/p/publicans.htm - 11k

Virgin (62 Occurrences)
... tradition as a whole. This idea is due, primarily, to a confusion of thought
between origin and publication. The latter must have ...
/v/virgin.htm - 64k

Birth (357 Occurrences)
... tradition as a whole. This idea is due, primarily, to a confusion of thought
between origin and publication. The latter must have ...
/b/birth.htm - 71k

Version
... They were pledged not to issue or endorse any new revision within fourteen years
after the publication of the English Revised Version, and so it was not until ...
/v/version.htm - 37k

Syriac (2 Occurrences)
... translated the New Testament from Greek into Syriac because of its variations, exactly
as it was." This may well be an account of the first publication of the ...
/s/syriac.htm - 26k

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