The BfA motor home, cargo van, and minivan, all outfitted with BfA's trademark logo, will be conveniently stationed just a few blocks from the south entrance of Olympic Square.

In addition to distribution activities at the Olympic Games, the crew will also visit area college campuses, such as the University of Utah at Salt Lake City. Dozens of free RcVs were handed out at the University last year as part of BfA's unprecedented "Word of Truth USA" cross-country tour.

Up-to-date coverage of BfA activities at the Olympics will be available on the Internet. Daily reports, testimonials, and photos from Salt Lake City can be viewed on the Web at http://www.biblesforamerica.org/olympics.

The Recovery Version has recently attracted widespread media attention in the case of a Hong Kong businessman who was detained in May for bringing over 30,000 copies of the RcV (translated into simplified Chinese characters) into China. Apart from complaints raised by international human rights groups, President Bush and several U.S. Congressmen have also voiced concern over the treatment and fate of the detainee. Although this Bible is widely available in the United States and has been freely distributed here by BfA for almost two years, it is banned by the Chinese government because of its use by certain Christian groups outlawed by the state.

About the Recovery Version
BfA's unique gift offer is the New Testament Recovery Version, a new, accurate translation of the original Greek language featuring interpretative aids such as over 9,000 extensive footnotes, 13,000 cross-references, maps, charts, and outlines.

"Besides providing a clear understanding of the divine revelation in the holy Word, these aids stress spiritual light and life supply-indispensable to a reader of the Bible who is also a seeker of God," David Yowell, general manager of BfA, said. "The RcV is for people who want to understand in a fine way what the Bible is all about."

According to Yowell, the use of the word "recovery" does not refer to a person's recovery from alcoholism or other substance abuse; rather, it refers to the regaining of matters of biblical truth, Christian experience, and church practice that have been lost.

The New Testament RcV was first published by Living Stream Ministry in the 1980s and is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese. The text-only RcV of the entire Bible was released in 1999, and the study edition will be available later next year.

Leather-bound editions of the RcV can be purchased either from the publisher, Living Stream Ministry, in Anaheim, CA; on line at www.christianbooks.com, www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, or www.borders.com; or from a nearby Christian bookstore. Since the RcV is a relatively new translation, some Christian bookstores may need to special order it through Spring Arbor Distributors.

About Bibles for America
Bibles for America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the spread and understanding of the Word of God. Based in Irvine, CA, BfA's stated mission is to distribute complimentary copies of the New Testament RcV to the public. Their goal is to offer, within 10 years, every household in America the opportunity to receive their free copy. BfA expects to distribute over one million copies of the RcV.

Since its inception, BfA has shipped over 70,000 RcVs. Numerous requests for Bibles from business reply cards, telephone calls, and the Internet are received daily.

Christian volunteers in nearly 100 U.S. cities are currently participating in BfA's community program by distributing brochures and flyers from house to house. Over 75 college campuses in 60 cities are participating in BfA's campus program.

BfA is funded through the generous contributions of individuals and churches. All financial donations to Bibles for America are tax-deductible and are used towards the giving away of Bibles and related literature.

For more information about Bibles for America, please visit http://www.biblesforamerica.org or call 888-551-0102.

CONTACT: David Yowell
949-727-3720, info@biblesforamerica.org