Explore the Collections
American Bibles
Learn more about the history of the Bible in America with these objects from the permanent collection.
A History of Translation
Explore the history of Biblical translation through these artifacts.
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
Elisabeth Elliot
Explore items in the Elisabeth Elliot Collection.
IllumiNations
Explore these Bibles demonstrating the translation of the Bible into languages around the world.
Illuminated Manuscripts
Delve into the bright and colorful world of illuminated manuscripts.
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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.
More From The Collections
Haggai (from the series, The Prophets)
Art
Late 1940s–Early 1950s
New York United States
Stories of the Old and New Testament, for the Instruction of Children
Bible - Printed Book
1748
Augsburg, (Germany)
Torah Scroll
Scroll
1900s
Iraq
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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