Museum of the Bible

In 1986, fishermen on the Sea of Galilee uncovered a secret buried for nearly 2,000 years. Hidden beneath the mud lay a first-century fishing vessel—now known as the “Jesus Boat”—offering a rare glimpse into daily life on the waters where Jesus once taught. Experience it up close at Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition, opening November 22. 📜 Learn more and get tickets today: https://bit.ly/4oO7zsK

What if one of the most famous Christmas carols wasn’t originally written for Christmas? Isaac Watts, known as the “father of English hymnody,” authored approximately 750 hymns, including “Joy to the World,” based on Psalm 98. Learn more about Watts’s imitation of the Psalms: https://bit.ly/4qT47yB

Eight years ago today, we opened our doors with a mission: to invite people from all walks of life to experience the Bible's stories, history, and impact in powerful new ways. Since 2017, millions of visitors have discovered for themselves how Scripture has shaped art, culture, and history. We've been honored to create a space where curiosity meets discovery. To celebrate this milestone, we're giving you a gift of 20% off and free shipping on all Museum of the Bible–branded merchandise! Whether you're looking for a cozy hoodie or a keepsake to remember your visit, now's the perfect time to bring a piece of the museum home with you. Thank you for eight incredible years. Here's to many more moments of wonder, learning, and connection 🎊 https://bit.ly/49qmWmq

Coptic Orphans, in partnership with Museum of the Bible, is organizing this one-of-a-kind cinematic experience to honor 21 ordinary men from Egypt who made an extraordinary choice: when asked to deny Christ or face a brutal death, they chose faith. Their story has reverberated across the globe, inspiring millions and becoming a symbol of modern-day martyrdom. Jonathan Roumie, from The Chosen, will be joining us in person to share his experience producing The 21 film. This event invites you to explore the foundations of the early church as seen through the lived witness of today’s Coptic community of Egypt. https://bit.ly/3XxUp7a

While she was learning about scrolls, our digitization intern Sophie Lichtenstein helped to create a facsimile of a letter written by archaeologist and biblical scholar William F. Albright for the upcoming Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition at Museum of the Bible. When writing about her experience, she said, “I am uniquely excited for this exhibit to come to Museum of the Bible, especially with my part in imaging the letter.” Read more about her internship here: https://bit.ly/43s9R8n

The most anticipated exhibition has arrived in Washington, D.C. Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition opens November 22. From biblical texts and scrolls from the community at Qumran to hundreds of artifacts from the Second Temple period, you don't want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This exhibition was created by the Israel Antiquities Authority from the collections of the National Treasures, in partnership with Running Subway. It was curated by Navit Popovich-Geller, Risa Levitt, and Joe Uziel. Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/47JUcUE

What started in a small community in Guatemala, has turned into a global organization that has since translated biblical text into over 7,400 languages around the world. In this episode of Unscrolled, host Matthias Walther talks with Wycliffe's CEO Dr. John Chesnut, and his wife, Spiritual Development Officer, Kelly Chesnut, about the stories of how the Bible has transformed hearts and communities. https://bit.ly/3WV0r1C

“The enduring power of the Bible and its capacity to shape lives and inspire profound art in those who love it.” As Christian streaming series such as "The Chosen" and "House of David" gain recognition for their masterful storytelling, our Chief Executive Officer, Carlos Campo, honors the profound storytellers J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, who helped pave the way. In a recent op-ed with Religion News, Campo reflected on the path Tolkien and Lewis created for generations with an undeniably biblical imagination that underpins their respective works. Read the full op-ed: https://lnkd.in/eu4v_bHG

💭 Dining room or pottery shop? Scholars are still debating the purpose of this ancient pantry filled with more than 1,000 dishes at the site of Qumran. What do you think? Scroll to see the evidence and comment below!

In honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, learn how one man helped bring Christianity to the Wampanoag tribe at this week’s “Did You Know?” program.