Rare “Wicked” Bible that Encourages Adultery Discovered in New Zealand
A rare bible, infamous for its error that encourages adultery, has been discovered in New Zealand. The 1631 bible, known as the “Wicked” Bible, omits the word “not” from its seventh commandment, informing readers “thou shalt commit adultery.” One thousand copies of the text were printed before the error was discovered a year later. Upon discovery of the mistake, printers Robert Barker and Martin Lucas were stripped of their printing license and most of the texts were destroyed. Only about 20 remain in circulation. These rare bibles have resurfaced mostly in Britain or the US, but this is the first time one has been discovered in the southern hemisphere.
Alycia Debnam-Cary Set As Lead in Saint X Recasting
Hulu’s upcoming series Saint X is going through major recasting changes, including recasting the lead role. Victoria Pedretti was originally set to play the lead, but she has been replaced by Fear the Walking Dead‘s Alycia Debnam-Carey. The series, based on the novel of the same name by Alexis Schaitkin, is produced by ABC Signature and is shooting in the Dominican Republic.
Bookmark Marks the Closing of Landmark Bookstore in Kanda-Jinbocho District
A landmark building in the Kanda-Jinbocho District in Tokyo is set to undergo reconstruction soon, which has prompted the long-standing Sanseido Bookstore to close its doors on May 8th. The bookstore will be back after construction is finished in 2025, but that is a long time for the Tokyo book community to go without this beloved bookstore. In commemoration of the closing, a fair dedicated to the bookstore is currently being held. In front of the bookstore’s location, there is now a large, suspended sign in the shape of a bookmark that reads, “We’re putting the bookmark in for a moment.”
Why Should We Care About Freedom of the Press?
While the internet has made information more accessible than ever, we’re facing new threats to freedom of the press.