Swearing-In Bibles Have Back Story
When Idaho Lt. Gov. Brad Little takes the oath of office on the Statehouse steps this morning, he'll rest his hand on a Bible that was printed 126 years ago in Scotland. His great-grandparents presented the small, black volume to his 24-year-old grandfather in 1894, as he prepared to emigrate to America. It later passed down to his aunt. "When she died, the relatives came over and cleaned out the house," Little said. "They grabbed the guns and whisky, but left all the books. This was one of the treasures left behind." Like Little, Gov. C.L. (Butch) Otter and the other constitutional officers take the oath this morning, and they'll do so using Bibles that have great personal meaning to them, both as reminders of their family history and faith and of important milestones in their own live/William L. Spence, Lewiston Tribune. More here. (Governor's Office Photo: During a private swearing-in ceremony for Idaho Gov. C.L. (Butch) Otter Monday, First Lady Lori Otter holds the Bible that belonged to his father)
Question: Do you have an old family Bible in your house?