Libraries & Museums

The Women of The Saint John’s Bible: Carol Marrin, the Compass that Pointed True North

The Saint John’s Bible would not be what it is today without Carol Marrin’s sure leadership and ability to keep…

New Video Playlist Showcases the Heritage Edition in Use Across the Globe

An orchestra, a university, and a hospital are just three of the many institutions that use The Saint John’s Bible…

The Women of The Saint John’s Bible: Linda Lovas Hoeschler on the Duty to Create

Linda Lovas Hoeschler has been an integral supporter of The Saint John’s Bible since the project’s earliest days but her…

The Women of The Saint John’s Bible: Bridget Ker Shares the Heritage Edition Across Ontario

Bridget Ker’s work with Ontario, Canada’s Diocese of Hamilton ensures that hundreds of people experience The Saint John’s Bible Heritage…

October Round-Up: New Homes for Heritage and Apostles Editions

Eight new institutions welcomed editions of The Saint John’s Bible into their permanent collections during September and October. The Heritage…

A Bible Fit for a King and Queen

On September 13, 2024, a Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible that was gifted to His Majesty King Charles…

Actively Creating an Impact for Good: The Culvers’ Journey to Sharing The Saint John’s Bible

Eventually, we all face this question: What was the impact of my life? Did I leave the world a better…

How-To Care for Your Heritage Edition with Tim Ternes, Director of The Saint John’s Bible at the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library

Learn proper form for storing, handling, displaying, and sharing your Heritage Edition seven-volume set with Tim Ternes, Director of The…

Events

See where Heritage Editions of The Saint John’s Bible are landing in communities across the world next. Wondering what the…

Connecting the Benedictine Preservation of Ancient Texts and The Saint John’s Bible

The roots of The Saint John’s Bible began far before its commissioning in 1998 and even before the childhood dream…

What to Expect for the Heritage Program in 2024

From new communities welcoming Heritage Editions to sharing The Saint John’s Bible across the globe, there’s much to look forward…

JourneyNote: A “Red Letter” Year

Hand-written, illuminated manuscripts from medieval times are the precursors of The Saint John’s Bible. Most of them were never finished…

The Keeper of the Pages and the Story of The Saint John’s Bible

There are very few individuals who have the honor and privilege of handling the original manuscript pages of The Saint…

Celebrating 10 Years with Brad Neary, Director of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program

Brad Neary reflects on his time at Saint John’s University, commemorating his 10th anniversary as Director of The Saint John’s…

JourneyNote: Don’t Forget the “One”

JourneyNote: Don’t Forget the “One” Truly I tell you, just as you did it to ONE of the least of…

The Magic Behind Creation: John Roberts Printing Company’s Monumental 8-Year Endeavor to Print the Heritage Editions

It took a total of 8 years of dedication to complexity, love, and grueling, meticulous skill for some of the…

A Matrimony of the Old and New

A Matrimony of the Old and New: Southern Methodist University’s Exhibition of the Codex Sassoon and The Saint John’s Bible…

JourneyNote: Welcome to Sharing the Word

Dear friends and stewards of the Heritage Program, Welcome to our new monthly e-newsletter, Sharing the Word! We’re excited to…

It’s Not a Book Until It’s Bound

Rev. Dr. John F. Ross reflects on how the team at Bindtech-Roswell Bookbinding brings the Bible to life Whoever said,…

Continuing our Mission to Ignite the Spiritual Imagination

Your survey responses are helping us bring the Bible to Life During August 2022, we took steps to more fully…

Annual Update

The Heritage Program Dear Friends, It is with deep gratitude and joy that I offer this mid-year update on the…

Retirees Create a Hospitality Ministry with the Heritage Edition

Maureen and Kevin Crawford want to offer R&R for clergy members Many retirees plan to spend their newfound leisure time…

Reflections on a Decade of The Saint John’s Bible

In travels near and far, the Bible has surpassed expectations Father Eric Hollas, OSB, recalls his first conversation with Donald…

Celebrating Ten Years of The Saint John’s Bible

+Two shepherds of the project look back at a historic achievement June 18, 2011, was a historic day for The…

Christ’s Body in The Saint John’s Bible

Susan Sink to present free online reflection on March 17 How do contemporary Christians understand Jesus’ resurrection? What is the…

Op-ed Celebrates National Handwriting Day

The impact of the handwritten word can transcend our digital world. Today is National Handwriting Day. To help celebrate the…

Illuminate Series: Sharing The Saint John’s Bible

Tim Ternes demonstrates his approach to sharing the text and illuminations. The Illuminate Series was launched in two parts on…

Illuminate Series Begins

Tim Ternes will present his insight on sharing The Saint John’s Bible The Heritage Program is excited to announce its…

Illuminate Series Launches in September 2020

First presentation will feature Tim Ternes, director of The Saint John’s Bible Because the Illuminate 2020 conference was canceled due…

First Person: In Search of Rituals

A Reflection on Clean Hands, Rituals and The Saint John’s Bible Beyond the formal rituals that play an important role…

Joslyn Art Museum Brings Original Folios of The Saint John’s Bible Back to Its Community

Handwritten pages make their way back to Omaha for the first time since 2006 Hosting original, handcrafted folios from The…

Imagination on Fire Uses The Saint John’s Bible as a Springboard for Incarcerated Artists

California program donates art supplies to artists behind bars to help them “give back “Artists need to do art to…

Save the Date for Illuminate 2020, the First-Ever International Conference for The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition

International conference to join hosts and owners with key figures More than 100 locations around the world use the Heritage…

Our 2-Day Workshop Explores How to Make the Most of the Heritage Edition

Learning how Donald Jackson made the Heritage Edition true to the original and how communities share these works of art…

How Does A Year With The Saint John’s Bible Work?

A year of discovery and illumination with the Heritage Edition Many stories on this blog have featured communities participating in…

Where the Heritage Edition Fits Among Thousands of Bibles at Dunham Bible Museum

“Meaningful” theology and “beautiful” art help The Saint John’s Bible stand out When open, a single volume of The Saint…

The Saint John’s Bible Gallery Celebrates One Year of Sharing Timeless Art

More than 6,000 visitors have seen the “communal book” Last week, Saint John’s University celebrated the one-year anniversary of The…

The Heritage Edition’s Expanding Reach

The audiences of The Saint John’s Bible are as varied as its message The Saint John’s Bible continues to ignite…

Hill Museum and Manuscript Library featured on 60 Minutes

The Hill Museum and Manuscript Library (HMML) at Saint John’s University is home to the original manuscript of The Saint…