The Enduring Word Museum
First Edition King James Bible to be on Exhibit in Weatherford February 10th & 11th
An original, first printing of the King James Bible will be featured at Emmanuel Baptist Church in partnership with Trinity Baptist Church on February 10-11 as part of a museum exhibit showing the history of the Bible. Called, “The Great He Bible,” it is a true first edition of the best-selling book, of all time.
Numerous other ancient and rare, authentic biblical artifacts will be shown in the exhibit, entitled, “The Enduring Word Museum.” An actual page from the first book printed with movable type, the 1450 Gutenberg Bible, will be on display. Manuscripts in Hebrew, Greek, Ethiopic and Latin, as well as an early Christian papyrus letter (A.D.
250-450), and a complete Jewish Torah will be available for examination.
Pages from the actual biblical publications by the reformers, Martin Luther, William Tyndale, John Rogers, Miles Coverdale and John Calvin will be exhibited as well as leaves from the first Bibles produced by the English Catholic exiles at Rheims and Douay.
“Often, laypersons and even some scholars, do not know the basic story of how we got the Bible,” said exhibit curator, John Sliffe. “But, seeing it here, laid out and explained as a simple narrative, has helped many people to gain a better understanding of the book they have been reading for years. They say that important details they have learned from the exhibit helps them respond when friends and family ask about the Scriptures.”
As part of the museum exhibit there will be a printing demonstration on a full-size working replica of the Gutenberg press. Often visitors will have the opportunity to operate the press and produce their own copy of a Guttenberg page to take home as a reminder of their visit.
A recognized authority on the authentication of rare Bibles, Sliffe says for most of his life he has had questions about “The Book.” His search for answers has led to a life of studying and collecting original artifacts and documents throughout America, Europe and Israel. He states, “The Bible, itself, tells us that God will preserve his Word. To say, I believe that, is still an expression of faith. Through the years of investigating this subject, my experiences have led to a strengthening of my belief in the validity of the Scriptural texts."
“This is a great and rare opportunity for our community,” said Skylar Spradlin, Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church. “Not many people get to see, in person, first editions of a King James Bible, Gutenberg page, or these other ancient artifacts that are here to see for free. We want people to come see these artifacts and engage with the history of the
Bible.”
The complete display will be open to the public on February 10th and 11th. John and Angel Sliffe, the exhibit curators, will be there to answer questions at on February 10th from 1p.m. to 8p.m. and on Saturday from 1p.m. to 6p.m., and they will give a presentation about the artifacts and documents on Friday at 7p.m. and Saturday at 3p.m. All are invited and encouraged to attend this free, once in a lifetime opportunity!
For further information, contact:
Skylar Spradlin (580) 660-0631, or John Sliffe (817) 771-3942.
An original, first printing of the King James Bible will be featured at Emmanuel Baptist Church in partnership with Trinity Baptist Church on February 10-11 as part of a museum exhibit showing the history of the Bible. Called, “The Great He Bible,” it is a true first edition of the best-selling book, of all time.
Numerous other ancient and rare, authentic biblical artifacts will be shown in the exhibit, entitled, “The Enduring Word Museum.” An actual page from the first book printed with movable type, the 1450 Gutenberg Bible, will be on display. Manuscripts in Hebrew, Greek, Ethiopic and Latin, as well as an early Christian papyrus letter (A.D.
250-450), and a complete Jewish Torah will be available for examination.
Pages from the actual biblical publications by the reformers, Martin Luther, William Tyndale, John Rogers, Miles Coverdale and John Calvin will be exhibited as well as leaves from the first Bibles produced by the English Catholic exiles at Rheims and Douay.
“Often, laypersons and even some scholars, do not know the basic story of how we got the Bible,” said exhibit curator, John Sliffe. “But, seeing it here, laid out and explained as a simple narrative, has helped many people to gain a better understanding of the book they have been reading for years. They say that important details they have learned from the exhibit helps them respond when friends and family ask about the Scriptures.”
As part of the museum exhibit there will be a printing demonstration on a full-size working replica of the Gutenberg press. Often visitors will have the opportunity to operate the press and produce their own copy of a Guttenberg page to take home as a reminder of their visit.
A recognized authority on the authentication of rare Bibles, Sliffe says for most of his life he has had questions about “The Book.” His search for answers has led to a life of studying and collecting original artifacts and documents throughout America, Europe and Israel. He states, “The Bible, itself, tells us that God will preserve his Word. To say, I believe that, is still an expression of faith. Through the years of investigating this subject, my experiences have led to a strengthening of my belief in the validity of the Scriptural texts."
“This is a great and rare opportunity for our community,” said Skylar Spradlin, Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church. “Not many people get to see, in person, first editions of a King James Bible, Gutenberg page, or these other ancient artifacts that are here to see for free. We want people to come see these artifacts and engage with the history of the
Bible.”
The complete display will be open to the public on February 10th and 11th. John and Angel Sliffe, the exhibit curators, will be there to answer questions at on February 10th from 1p.m. to 8p.m. and on Saturday from 1p.m. to 6p.m., and they will give a presentation about the artifacts and documents on Friday at 7p.m. and Saturday at 3p.m. All are invited and encouraged to attend this free, once in a lifetime opportunity!
For further information, contact:
Skylar Spradlin (580) 660-0631, or John Sliffe (817) 771-3942.