Bibelselskapet

Bibelselskapet

Stiftelsen Det Norske Bibelselskap

Oslo, Norway

Religion & FaithEducationHumanitarian aid & Disaster reliefMental healthTax-deductible donations
Operating foundationFounded 1816International reach
Profile last updated: October 24, 2026

About

Founded in 1816, Bibelselskapet is a foundation based in Oslo, Norway working on religion & faith, education, humanitarian aid & disaster relief +1 more.

Bibelselskapet, legally Stiftelsen Det Norske Bibelselskap, is a Norwegian foundation founded in 1816. It translates, publishes and distributes the Bible in Bokmål, Nynorsk and Sami languages, and promotes Bible use in Norway. Internationally, it works with De forente bibelselskaper to fund Bible translation, distribution and related projects, including trauma healing and educational programmes, in around 39 countries in 2026. Its publishing arm, Verbum forlag, also issues non-fiction on culture, language, faith and values. The organisation runs a bookshop and an online Bible service, and offers free educational material for schools and churches. Its head office is in Oslo.

Location

Oslo, Norway

Founded

1816

Organisation type

Operating foundation

Legal form

Stiftelse

Legal name

Stiftelsen Det Norske Bibelselskap

Registration

935570212

Focus areas

BibleBible translationBible distributionPublishingTrauma healing

Languages

NONNSE

Causes & programmes

Causes

Religion & FaithEducationHumanitarian aid & Disaster reliefMental health

Works for

ChildrenYouthCommunitiesRefugees & Migrants

How they work

Awareness & educationGrant-makingCapacity building

Programmes

Young Samaritan

Children & Youth

Programme inspiring young people in 16 African countries to make good choices.

Lydbibelen

Religion & Faith

New free audio Bible based on Bibel 2024 in Bokmål and Nynorsk.

Tidslinjen

Education

Visual online Bible timeline and free educational material for religious and school education.

Dagens bibelord

Religion & Faith

Daily Bible verse service delivered via podcast, email and website.

Traumelindring

Mental health

Bible-based trauma healing work, including in Ukraine and the Gulf.

Countries of operation

UkraineEthiopiaJordanChinaCubaEgyptVenezuela

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsEarned income

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingShop

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

FSC

Issued by: Forest Stewardship Council

Industry memberships

De forente bibelselskaper

Partnerships

Digni, Norad, NLA, Døvekirken

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