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Illuminated Manuscripts
Delve into the bright and colorful world of illuminated manuscripts.
Scripture and Science
Explore items relating to the special exhibit "Scripture and Science: Our Universe, Ourselves, Our Place."
Music and the Bible
Learn more about how the Bible has influenced the creation of music.
Torah Scrolls
Dive into our extensive collection of Torah scrolls.
Elisabeth Elliot
Explore items in the Elisabeth Elliot Collection.
Collections’ Highlights
See some of Museum of the Bible's most recognizable artifacts.
A Closer Look
Illuminated Manuscripts
Delve into the bright and colorful world of illuminated manuscripts.
Elisabeth Elliot
Explore items in the Elisabeth Elliot Collection.
IllumiNations
Explore these Bibles demonstrating the translation of the Bible into languages around the world.
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Magazine
Join our curators in exploring some of their research into the Museum Collections.
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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Jean Paul Gaultier Jesus Print Dress
Textile
1998
France
Gutenberg Bible Leaf, Isaiah 43:7–45:6
Incunable
1454–1455
Mainz, (Germany)
"Wyman Fragment" (Uncial 0220), Romans 4:23–5:3; 5:8–13 in Greek
Manuscript
ca. 3rd century AD
Fustât, (Egypt)
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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