The Bible Smuggler: Grace, Faith & Ordinary Angels is a gripping, firsthand account of Dale Gibson’s six year mission smuggling Bibles behind the Iron Curtain during the height of the Cold War. Drawn from detailed trip reports, these true stories reveal the courage and faith experienced by ordinary believers who risked everything to bring God’s Word into the most repressive communist regimes of the 20th century.

The Bible Smuggler

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Witness high-risk border crossings, secret meetings, and spiritual warfare in The Bible Smuggler as the author navigates Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe. You’ll feel the tension of police flashlights flooding a van stacked with 2,250 illegal Bibles, the fear of a six-hour interrogation by Russian security forces, and the awe of experiencing a “cloak of invisibility” shielding the author from discovery. Alongside these vivid events are the personal sacrifices, deep relationships, and moments of surrender that shaped Gibson’s spiritual journey.

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  • "For those who question the very existence of God or to those who have found their faith stale - this is the next book you need to read."

    - Dodie Bell, 5 Star Amazon Review

  • "I found the book both engaging and informative, reading it almost in a single sitting. The stories—all true—range from the poignant to the terrifying.”

    —MTL, 5 Star Amazon Review

  • "Phenomenal. Incredible stories, great storytelling and unbelievable God moments. Dale’s life and the stories in this book are inspiring.”

    - Morgan, 5 Star Amazon Review

Awards and Accolades

#1 Best Seller in Biographies on the Cold War

Oregon Christian Writers Cascade Awards Winner

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DALE GIBSON

About the Author

Dale Gibson has lived a remarkable life of adventure in pursuit of following God’s calling. Foundational to Dale’s life were the six years he spent smuggling Bibles behind the Iron Curtain from age 22 to 28. Dale experienced the power of faith coupled with God’s grace that would allow him to take risks and make a difference in many people’s lives. 

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“Hard to put down. Suspenseful with interesting history. It was apparent that God opened doors, blinded eyes, and protected the Bible smugglers. This book reminded me of Corrie Ten Boom’s book, The Hiding Place.”

— Shelley West

Uncover powerful life lessons in each chapter—spiritual warfare, trusting God in the midst of danger, forgiveness, compassion, surrender, sacrificial ministry, divine timing, and the reality of modern persecution. Through his autobiographical accounts, Gibson invites readers to trust God more deeply, recognize the cost of discipleship, and understand what life was like under totalitarian rule.

If you’ve ever wondered what trusting God looks like when everything is at stake, this story is for you. Read The Bible Smuggler today and be inspired.

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