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Thieves have snatched historic bibles thought to be around 200 years old from Abercorn Parish Church

The police would have a better chance if they had been stolen 200 years ago. Today’s detectives are lost. - itslikethis 200-year-old bibles are worth nowt unless there is any strong connection to an esteemed author and authenticity, for instance St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, etc. No doubt m’lord will have them well insured . - Jimmy walker Is this a marketing gaff to try to add a few lost souls to the congregation? - miniso

Marketing within the church is done with the Holy Spirit. Regrettably He isn’t invoked very much these days. - educate prospective owners The point is that these Bibles in themselves are probably not worth all that much in money terms but they have what we might call a “sentimental” value. Losses of this kind are always disappointing and it is a sad reflection on our society that places of worship have to be kept locked nowadays. - Alasdair1943 Surely they just need to pray for their safe return? - itslikethis