Dunham Bible Museum
The Dunham Bible Museum, with its extensive collection of rare Bibles, is dedicated to telling the story of the most important book in the world. On public display are:
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ancient manuscripts
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decoratively illuminated medieval Scriptures
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examples of the earliest printed Bibles
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the earliest Bibles in English
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the earliest Bibles printed in America
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Bible translations from across the centuries and around the world.
The Museum's creative exhibits awaken and enhance an appreciation of the history, preservation, and influence of the one Book most influential in individual lives and in the culture of civilizations.
Special Events
SPECIAL EXHIBITS:
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Celebrating the Life of Jesus, the Christ: Three Centuries of Bible Art features the art from 25 rare Bibles. September 24, 2012 - May 31, 2013.
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Singing Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs is a new exhibit of psalters and hymnals. Opens December 1 in the Severance Lyceum of the Dunham Bible Museum.
DUNHAM BIBLE MUSEUM LECTURES:
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013" "Paul to the Romans" by Abe Stratton. Augustine, Martin Luther, and John Wesley were all converted through reading Paul's letter to the Romans. Come hear Romans as the early Christians did in this powerful presentation by Abe Stratton, Pastor of Youth and Young Adults at Heritage Bible Church in Greer, South Carolina. Abe spent three years memorizing Romans for this dynamic presentation, 7 pm, Belin Chapel.