Scopes Monkey Trial stereoview souvenir detail.

What’s New for September 2026

First, let’s do a quick review of the month of August 2026:

In episode 001, opening the category of “BIBLES” I covered the 1611 first edition, first printing of the King James Bible, printed in London by Robert Barker.

Man showing 1611 King James Bible leaves of Genesis and Revelation.
Frank Douglas showing 1611 King James Bible leaves of Genesis and Revelation. Collection of the author.

In episode 002, opening the category of “LENTICULARS”, I covered the evolution of 3D lenticular photography as a means to create three-dimensional images. He explains its historical context, technological advancements, and how it differs from traditional stereo photography. The episode connects these innovations to biblical communication and invites listeners to explore resources on the topic.

An early 1966 full-color 3D lenticular photograph of Jesus and the Crown of Thorns produced by Toppan Printing Company of Japan. Collection of the author.
An early 1966 full-color 3D lenticular photograph of Jesus and the Crown of Thorns produced by Toppan Printing Company of Japan. Collection of the author.

In episode 003, opening the category of “STEREOVIEWS” I covered how these 3D photographic cards revolutionized the Victorian era’s understanding of biblical sites. Co-hosted by AI Gemini, they highlight how these images strengthened faith and made Bible stories more immersive, previewing future episodes focused on historic photography.

A stereoview souvenir card from the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. It depicts Adam and Eve as primates, while Satan looks over their shoulder.
A stereoview souvenir card from the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. It depicts Adam and Eve as primates, while Satan looks over their shoulder. Collection of the author.

In episode 004, opening the category of “MICRO SCRIPTURE” I covered the micro-photography innovations of John Benjamin Dancer. Dancer’s techniques allowed for detailed archival preservation on tiny glass slides, revolutionizing document survival. Listeners can view the remarkable images at worldwidebibleradio.com. Future episodes will delve deeper into this captivating topic.

Microscopes for showing micro scripture at church schools.
Microscopes for showing micro scripture at church schools. One of the presentations by Frank Douglas.

COMING UP ON WORLD-WIDE-BIBLE-RADIO:

For the month of SEPTEMBER, I will open a few new categories:

“EPHEMERA” will show how items that were commonly thrown away, sometimes contain the greatest record of Biblical history.

“GRAPHIC ARTS” will take a look at the Life of Christ series of engravings by Rembrandt. This category will be devoted to etchings, engravings, woodcuts, and general prints.

“VIEW-MASTER” will look at the famous 3D Biblical series of reels, including rare factory production items, such as original Kodachrome photography and scripts.

“HOLOGRAPHY” will show how this amazing laser imaging technology can be used to capture and display Biblical artifacts in three-dimensions.

ALL of the categories at Worldwide Bible Radio will begin to be filled out with new items from the collection (as soon as all of the categories have been opened with an initial post).

NOTE: You may have notice I have begun to use Google AI Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT for my guest co-hosts. Both of these services have access to the highest-level of research, and I welcome this feature to the show.

I also have been taking their text-based answers over to ElevenLabs for voice synthesis. I then add the AI “voices” into the recording of my own voice. It has been challenging, but at the same time, a lot of fun.

So, that’s it for the September update. If you haven’t visited the earlier shows, now is a good time. For notices on when this month’s new shows get posted, click on the subscribe button to be notified. Don’t forget to answer the email to confirm your subscription, or you will not receive any from the WordPress service.

Have a blessed month!

— Frank Douglas


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