Copyright overview
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Fair use and third-party material
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Bible quotations
Essays may compare how a passage is rendered in different Bible translations. Translation rights vary: some editions are in the public domain, while others permit only limited quotation under their publisher’s terms.
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Further reading
For a general introduction to copyright and fair use, see the educational materials from Stanford University Libraries. Readers examining United States law may also consult the statutory text linked by that resource.
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