A Closer Look

Explore items in the Elisabeth Elliot Collection.
Explore these Bibles demonstrating the translation of the Bible into languages around the world.
Delve into the bright and colorful world of illuminated manuscripts.

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Codex Climaci Rescriptus

Monks at the monastery of St. Catherine produced this palimpsest manuscript in the ninth or tenth century.

Afghanistan Liturgical Quire

The Afghan Liturgical Quire (ALQ) is the earliest book of Jewish prayers, and the earliest Haggadah ever discovered.

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Large Waodäni Stool

Furniture
1950s
Ecuador

Torah Scroll

Scroll
1800s
Russia

Torah Scroll

Scroll
1880–1890
Unknown

The Museum Collections allow Museum of the Bible to convey the global impact and fascinating history of the Bible through biblical artifacts, manuscripts, printed Bibles and books, and art from a range of cultures and time periods.


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