Which religious text was the first to utilize a subscription-based model for its distribution in 19th century America?

Throughout history, religious texts have not only been spiritual guides but also commercial products with fascinating marketing and distribution histories. From ancient scrolls to modern digital subscriptions, religious texts have evolved significantly in how they're produced, distributed, and consumed. This poll explores the intersection of product development and religious publishing—a unique perspective on how faith traditions have adapted to changing markets and technologies.

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The Book of Mormon, distributed through 'gathering places' where subscribers would receive monthly installments
The Harper Bible, sold through a nationwide network of traveling salespeople who collected monthly payments
The Talmud Translation Project, where synagogues subscribed to receive quarterly translated volumes
The Oxford Annotated Bible, which pioneered an early mail-order subscription service for scholars