Thursday, October 3, 2024
Duke University celebrates the reception of the permanent gift of the Heritage Edition of The Saint John's Bible in this formal service, which includes congregational singing, an official dedication, and a concluding reception. All seven volumes of The Saint John's Bible will be on view and attendees will have the opportunity to engage the works up-close.
The event is open to all members of the Durham and surrounding communities. It is sponsored by Duke Divinity School, Duke Chapel, and Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts.
The Saint John's Bible is the complete text of the Bible, written on calfskin vellum using traditional tools and inks. As a work of sacred art, it ignites the spiritual imagination of all those who view its pages. The beauty, richness, and inspiration of The Saint John's Bible are not limited to those able to see the original pages in a museum setting. Because of the Heritage Edition, a masterpiece in its own right, people around the world can experience The Saint John's Bible. Limited to 299 seven-volume sets, the Heritage Edition of The Saint John's Bible is true to the scale, beauty, and artistic intent of the original manuscript.