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# Dataset Card for ASV Bible Dataset

This dataset contains the entire American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, organized by books and chapters in CSV format. Each chapter of each book is saved as a separate CSV file containing the verses, formatted by verse ID, verse number, and verse text. The dataset is uploaded as a zip file called `biblecsv.zip`. It is intended for use in NLP applications and other research areas requiring structured biblical text.

## Dataset Details

### Dataset Description

This dataset provides the text of the American Standard Version (ASV) Bible in a structured format, with the text divided by chapters and verses. The data is organized such that each book has its own folder, and inside those folders, each chapter is stored in a CSV file. Each CSV file contains three columns: Verse ID, Verse Number, and Verse Text.

The American Standard Version is one of the most modern translations of the Bible, making it particularly useful for creating parallel Bible datasets. Due to its use of contemporary language, it serves as an excellent reference point when translating into other languages. Many translations today are contextual, prioritizing meaning over a word-for-word translation. As a result, the ASV provides a solid foundation for parallel translations, where the focus is often on the intended meaning rather than direct word-for-word equivalence.

- **Curated by:** Donal Muolhoi
- **Language(s) (NLP):** English
- **License:** Public Domain (ASV is in the public domain)

### Dataset Sources

- **Repository:** [Huggingface Dataset Repository]
- **Paper [optional]:** [More Information Needed]
- **Demo [optional]:** [More Information Needed]

## Uses

### Direct Use

This dataset can be used for various Natural Language Processing tasks, such as:
- Text analysis of the Bible.
- Bible-based question answering systems.
- Religious text classification.
- Parallel Bible dataset creation, especially useful for machine translation research or linguistic analysis.

### Out-of-Scope Use

This dataset is not intended for:
- Uses that require translations or versions other than the American Standard Version.
- Use in contexts that may misrepresent the religious or theological content of the Bible.

## Dataset Structure

The dataset consists of folders where each folder is named after a book in the Bible. Inside each folder, there are CSV files named after the chapter numbers, which contain the following columns:

- **Verse ID**: Unique identifier for each verse.
- **Verse Number**: The verse number in the chapter.
- **Verse**: The text of the verse.

### Dataset Structure:

```
| Verse ID | Verse Number | Verse                                          |
|----------|--------------|------------------------------------------------|
| 1        | 1            | In the beginning God created the heavens and  |
|          |              | the earth.                                    |
| 2        | 2            | And the earth was without form, and void; and |
|          |              | darkness was upon the face of the deep.       |
| 3        | 3            | And God said, Let there be light: and there   |
|          |              | was light.                                    |
| ...      | ...          | ...                                            |
```

### ZIP Structure:

/biblecsv /Genesis Genesis_1.csv Genesis_2.csv ... /Exodus Exodus_1.csv Exodus_2.csv ...

## Dataset Creation

### Curation Rationale

The dataset was created to provide a structured, easy-to-use format of the Bible for NLP research and analysis. The ASV was chosen due to its status as a public domain translation, making it freely accessible for various use cases.

### Source Data

The source data is the American Standard Version (ASV) Bible text. The text was split into chapters and verses, and organized into folders based on the book name and chapter number.

#### Data Collection and Processing

The data was manually processed from the ASV Bible. It was then split by book, chapter, and verse and stored in CSV files. The columns were standardized to include the Verse ID, Verse Number, and Verse Text.

#### Who are the source data producers?

The source data was originally produced by the translators of the American Standard Version Bible.

## Bias, Risks, and Limitations

While the dataset is based on a public domain text, it's important to note that the ASV is a translation, and translations can carry their own biases. Additionally, religious texts may have varying interpretations that are not reflected in the dataset. Users should be aware of these factors when using this dataset.

### Recommendations

Users should be cautious about using this dataset in contexts where the interpretation of biblical verses could have sensitive or controversial implications.

## Citation

**BibTeX:**

```bibtex
@misc{bible_asv,
  author = {Donal Muolhoi},
  title = {ASV Bible Dataset},
  year = {2024},
  howpublished = {\url{https://huggingface.co/datasets/keikanih/ASV_Bible_EN}},
}

APA:

Muolhoi, D. (2024). ASV Bible Dataset. Retrieved from https://huggingface.co/datasets/keikanih/ASV_Bible_EN.