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Oklahoman Restoring 400-Year-Old Bible, Another Carving Jesus Out Of Tree

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The Bible was printed in London in 1617. The Bible was printed in London in 1617.
The Bible was discovered in an attic. The Bible was discovered in an attic.
The 12-and-a-half-foot Jesus statue will be unveiled at a big event, where it will be blessed by monks. The 12-and-a-half-foot Jesus statue will be unveiled at a big event, where it will be blessed by monks.
FORT GIBSON, Oklahoma -

A world famous bookbinder in Oklahoma is working on restoring a Bible printed in London nearly 400 years ago.

You'd think that alone would be enough for a story, but when Rick Wells heard there was also a giant chainsaw sculpture of Jesus, he hit the road to Fort Gibson.

Click the video above to see his report.

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