Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss archaeology, el-Araj, and Bethsaida with Dr. Steven Notley, the academic director of the El-Araj Excavation Project, and Dr. Motti Aviam, professor in the Department of Land of Israel Studies, Kinneret Academic College and Director, Kinneret Institute of Galilean Archaeology.

Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss archaeology and the New Testament with Dr. Ben Witherington, Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary.

Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss Byzantine monuments and churches named after "hagia sophia" with Flora Karagianni, Director of the European Centre for Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Monuments in Thessaloniki.

Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss Christmas, classic carols, and hymn writing with Keith Getty, singer and songwriter of such songs as "In Christ Alone."

Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss the tradition of Malta Crib making with Dr. Alexander Farrugia, Director of the Culture Directorate of Malta.

Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss the El-Araj Excavation Project with Dr. R. Steven Notley, who serves as the academic director of the project in its search for first-century Bethsaida-Julias, the last lost city of the Gospels.

Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss a second-century papyrus fragment with sayings of Jesus with Dr. Mike Holmes, senior advisor to Museum of the Bible’s Scholars Initiative and Professor Emeritus at Bethel University.

Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss the impact of the film, Man of God, as well as writer and director Yelena Popovic’s upcoming film projects with Dr. Terry Lindvall and Father Paul Abernathy. Dr. Terry Lindvall is an author and a professor at Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach, and Fr. Paul Abernathy is an Orthodox priest and founder of the Neighborhood Resilience Project.

Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss the award-winning film Man of God, which discusses the life and suffering of Saint Nektarios of Aegina, with the writer and director, Yelena Popovic.

Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss Accordance Bible Software, a platform that offers numerous translations, study aids, and critical resources for Bible study, with Dr. Roy Brown, its founder and creator.

Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss Elisabeth's life and legacy, as well as the recently opened exhibit dedicated to her at the museum with Kathy Reeg, president and founder of The Elisabeth Elliot Foundation.

Join podcast host Dr. Jeff Kloha and three special guests, Sister Jincy, with the Assyrian Church of the East, Fr. Jacob Thekkeparambil, with the Syro Malankara Catholic Church, and Dr. Daniel McConaughy, Professor Emeritus at California State University, Northridge, for a conversation about the history of the Syriac Church and the Syriac Bible, an early and important translation of the Bible.

Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss the Bible’s place in artificial intelligence with expert David Brenner. Brenner is the Board chair and founder of AI and Faith, an organization that engages with the moral and ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence.

Dr. Orit Shamir discusses the significance of textiles in the Bible and beyond with Museum of the Bible podcast hosts. Dr. Orit Shamir is the head of the Department of Museums and Exhibits as well as the curator of organic materials for the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Dr. Steven Fine discusses how his fascination with the menorah on the Arch of Titus led him to pioneer its digital color restoration. Dr. Fine is the director of the Center for Israel Studies at Yeshiva University, an expert in the history of Judaism, and the lead curator for Museum of the Bible’s The Samaritans: A Biblical People exhibit, which leaves on April 16, 2023.

Join Dr. Steven Fine, director of the Center for Israel Studies at Yeshiva University and an expert in the history of Judaism, as he talks about the Samaritans’ Passover customs and culture and elements of the exhibit The Samaritans: A Biblical People at Museum of the Bible.

Dr. Steven Fine, director of the Center for Israel Studies at Yeshiva University and an expert in the history of Judaism, discusses the history of the Samaritan people. "The Samaritans: A Biblical People" exhibit leaves Museum of the Bible on April 16, 2023.

Fresh from important discoveries at El-Araj, the likely site of biblical Bethsaida, archaeologist Motti Aviam and historian Steven Notley discuss the excavations, what they hope to find next season, and biblical archaeology.

Keith Getty, award-winning musician and hymnwriter, discusses music in the Bible and music from the Bible.

Enrico Simonato, one of the caretakers of the Shroud of Turin, discusses working directly with the Shroud and current questions in research.

Join us for a special Lunch & Learn that will inspire you with a vision for the future of Bible craftsmanship — and explain how you can be a part of making “tomorrow’s Bible” a reality! The launch of the Society of Bible Craftsmanship (SOBC) has generated a lot of excitement — and plenty of questions, such as what is the society’s mission and how will it be achieved? This event provides an in-depth introduction designed to help professionals in Bible publishing understand the many benefits of the SOBC, as well as to introduce the general public to the canons of good Bible design. Dr. Chris Jones will share some pitfalls of Bible Craftsmanship, and why attention to the craftsmanship of Bibles is so important. The SOBC’s annual awards program will be detailed, too, highlighting the judging process and criteria to show how the society will encourage best practices in Bible craftsmanship.

Author Jennifer Lin and scholar Joseph Lee will team up to discuss the history of Christianity in China through the 150-year saga of the Lin family, captured in the family memoir, Shanghai Faithful: Betrayal and Forgiveness in a Chinese Christian family.

Bethlehem holds a central place in the New Testament Gospels as the birthplace of Jesus. For over 1,700 years, the Church of the Nativity has marked the spot where, in tradition, “the Word became flesh.” This opening event for the exhibition, Bells of Bethlehem: Sounds from the Church of the Nativity, features renowned New Testament scholar Ben Witherington III discussing Bethlehem in the first century and how it connects to the Gospels. In addition, George Al Ama, a historian and resident of Bethlehem, will highlight the history and recent renovation of the Church of the Nativity.

As executive producer and president of the surprise hit TV series, “The Chosen,” Brad Pelo takes us behind the scenes of the crowdfunded show about the life of Jesus. Brad shares how the record-breaking series, recently launched on Netflix, is breaking into the mainstream.

The grand opening of the Bells of Bethlehem Exhibit

Dr. Ben Witherington III discusses Bethlehem, the archeology and geography of the biblical world, and places you should visit to enrich your reading of the Bible.

Dave Stotts, the presenter for the program, “Drive Thru History,” talks about travelling the world and driving really cool cars to teach people about the history and impact of the Bible.

Mike Weaver of the contemporary Christian music artist “Big Daddy Weave” talks about how the Bible shapes his music.

Historian of science Dr. Ted Davis unpacks legendary myths in the history of religion and science. An advisor to the Smithsonian and Museum of the Bible, Ted provides a sneak peek into our upcoming Science and Scripture exhibition along with insights on flat earth theory, the Medieval Church and science in the Middle Ages, Copernicus, the Scientific Revolution, Robert Boyle, Johannes Kepler, and much more.

Peter Malik discusses his research on the biblical text of Codex Climaci Rescriptus and producing a new addition of the book of Revelation.

Katherine Warnock is Vice President of Original Content for the global phenomenon television series about the life of Jesus, The Chosen. Katherine shared the extraordinary growth of The Chosen – more than 400 million views and 108 million unique viewers – in only a few years. She also discussed the impact of The Chosen in sharing the life of Jesus and the Bible in a new way to new audiences through the series and documentary, Unfiltered: Gen-Z Reacts to The Chosen. The documentary follows nine strangers, many of whom don't identify with a particular faith tradition, who were gathered and asked to binge-watch The Chosen and give their unfiltered feedback.

Mark Rankin, Professor of English at James Madison University, talks about his years of research on the most influential English religious book after the Bible itself, Foxe’s “Book of Martyrs.”

Lauren McAfee, author and speaker whose work focuses on young adults and women, discusses how the Millennial generation is – or is not – engaging with the Bible.

Larry Ross, former media spokesman for Rev. Dr. Billy Graham, shares about Queen Elizabeth II and Billy Graham, as well as his own meeting with the monarch.

Chris Jones, professor of medieval history at University of Canterbury in New Zealand, talks about his research on the infamous “Wicked Bible” of 1631–with a bonus announcement about an item in the museum’s collection.

J. Mark Bertrand, whose lectio.org blog launched interest in Bible craftsmanship in 2007, discusses what makes a good, readable Bible.

Ralph Leo, professor of history at United Arab Emirates University in El Ain, UAE, reveals the remarkable impact of early medical missionaries in the Arabian peninsula – an impact that continues to this day beyond the hospitals themselves.

Phil Cooke of Cooke Media Group discusses all things Hollywood and Bible, from blockbusters to busts.

Daniel Stevens, director of the museum’s Scholars Initiative, discusses his new article on the famous Wyman Fragment, a portion of a Greek manuscript that contains the book of Romans.

Prof. Melinda Nielsen of Baylor University talks about her new book on an important medieval manuscript in the museum’s collections, the “Mirror of Human Salvation” and on the interpretation of the Bible in the middle ages.

Tommy Wasserman discusses New Testament manuscripts and new printed Greek editions. He is Professor at Örebro School of Theology (Sweden) and Ansgar Teologiske Høgskole (Norway).

Juan Hernández, professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Bethel University, discusses his studies of the manuscript of the book of Revelation and how he began his studies of the Bible and Greek.

Prof. Michael W. Holmes discusses his deep experience with the wording of the New Testament and early Christian texts. He is New Testament General Editor of the newly-published NRSV revision as well as the SBL Greek New Testament and the Greek and English translation of the Apostolic Fathers.

Bobby Gruenewald is Pastor and Innovation Leader at Life.Church, a multisite church based in Oklahoma. He is also the founder of the YouVersion Bible App.

Klaus Krogh is a leading typographer and designer of printed and digital Bibles. He discusses how he helps make the Bible more readable and accessible.

Daniel Master, Professor of Archeology at Wheaton College, discusses his excavation project at Tel Shimron in Galilee. This site is the closest parallel to biblical Nazareth, and will help us understand better daily life in Galilee at the time of Jesus.

Michael Eisenberg is an investor, businessman, and author from Israel. His book The Tree of Life and Prosperity: 21st Century Business Principles from the Book of Genesis explores how leadership and business practices drawn from the Torah can lead to businesses and economies that succeed and make a difference for people.

Julia Jeffress Sadler is a licensed professional counselor and girl’s ministry director at First Baptist Church Dallas. Her clinical training, biblical foundation, pastor’s daughter upbringing, and sense of humor provide a fresh perspective on cultural topics. She hosts a weekly podcast and radio show, “Unapologetic: God’s Truth on Today’s Topics,” which is a sub-brand of the international media ministry, Pathway to Victory. She is a regular conference speaker, radio show guest, host of The Julia Sadler Show, and author of Pray Big Things published in Sept 2019.

Sam Brownback served as Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom from February 2018 to January 2021. He served as Governor of Kansas from 2011 to 2018. Prior to that, he represented his home state in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. While a member of the Senate, he worked actively on the issue of religious freedom in multiple countries and was a key sponsor of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Ambassador Brownback currently serves as co-chair for the International Religious Freedom Summit and as a Senior Fellow at Open Doors USA.

Eric Metaxas is the New York Times #1 bestselling author of Fish Out of Water, Martin Luther, If You Can Keep It, Bonhoeffer, Miracles, Seven Women, Seven Men, and Amazing Grace. He is the host of the Eric Metaxas Radio Show, and the founder and host of Socrates in the City: Conversations on the Examined Life, an event series of “entertaining and thought-provoking discussions on ‘life, God, and other small topics.” His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Christianity Today and National Review. He has also been featured as a cultural commentator on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News Channel. Metaxas speaks to thousands around the U.S. and internationally each year. ABC News has called Metaxas a “photogenic, witty ambassador for faith in public life,” and The Indianapolis Star described him as “a Protestant version of William F. Buckley.”

Jeff speaks with Alain Rey, CEO of French company Natinsa. Natinsa has created the Nano bible by engraving 1750 pages onto a 1mm thick sapphire disc.

John Cooper is the lead vocalist, bassist, and songwriter/producer for Skillet, one of the best-selling rock bands of at the 21st century. The two-time Grammy-award nominated, 12X platinum band was inducted to Pandora’s Billionaire club after garnering 2 Billion streams, took home a Billboard music Award and more. Their breakout single “Monster” remains “one of the most-streamed rock songs of all time” with 4 billion global audio streams. John and his wife Korey passionate about sharing the truth of Christ to the world through music (latest project DOMINION released January 14), the Cooper Stuff Podcast, two Skillet graphic novels and now with Cooper’s debut book, Awake & Alive to Truth.

Eyal Carlin is Israel’s Tourism Commissioner to North America. Heading marketing and business development initiatives for tourism promotion to the State of Israel, he oversees five government tourism office across North America. Eyal worked in Israel’s renowned Pharmaceutical and High-Tech industries before joining the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) in 2010. Prior to his appointment as Tourism Commissioner to North America, Eyal served as the Director of IMOT’s Southern United States Region, Director of the Americas Department in IMOT’s headquarters in Jerusalem, and Senior Head of the Overseas Division, also in Jerusalem. Eyal holds a BA in Economics and Philosophy (cum laude) from Tel Aviv University, and an MA in Talmudic Studies and Hebrew Philology from Hebrew University.

Kyle Choe speaks to Jeff about his fathers calligraphy and the Bible they are donating to the museum.

Listen to Dr. Mark Gaither, CEO at the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts, discuss his partnership with the museum to image Byzantine manuscripts and why imaging manuscripts and making them available online is so important for scholars and the public.

Professor Yosef Ofer speaks about the text of the Hebrew Bible as well as manuscripts he is examining from the Museum of the Bible’s collection.

Listen to Professor Andrew Casper of Miami University, Ohio, at the special preview program for the opening of our new exhibit, Mystery and Faith: The Shroud of Turin. Professor Casper will speak about the Shroud in Italian art and how the Shroud itself was conceived of as a divine work of art in the early modern period.

Dr. Cheryl White, Professor of History at Louisiana State University talks about the history of the Shroud of Turin before it came to Turin, as well as her work as an advisor for the “Mystery and Faith: The Shroud of Turin” exhibition.

A conversation with Dr. Andrew Caspar, Professor of Art History at Miami University about his new book, “An Artful Relic: The Shroud of Turin in Baroque Italy.”

For Armenians, the development of the Armenian Bible is imbued with sacred importance, since it enabled the spread of Christianity, the development of Armenian theology, and the survival of a distinct, unified cultural community.This presentation is given by Dr. Jesse S. Arlen, director of the Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center, and postdoctoral research fellow in Armenian Christian Studies at the Orthodox Christian Studies Center of Fordham University.

Listen to Dr. Jesse S. Arlen, director of the Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center and postdoctoral research fellow in Armenian Christian Studies at the Orthodox Christian Studies Center of Fordham University, as he discusses the development of the Armenian Bible and the impact it has had on Armenian Christianity and culture.

Vashti Murphy McKenzie is a retired bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and author of six books. In 2000, McKenzie became the first woman to be elected as bishop in the denomination's history. She later served as President of the Council of Bishops, becoming the first woman to serve as Titular head of the AME Church.

Jeff Kloha speaks with Fr. Hovsep from St. Mary's in Washington, DC, about Christianity in Armenia, khachkars, and the upcoming Armenia exhibit at Museum of the Bible.

Listen to master sculptor Tim Schmalz as he describes the process of his work and the special Nativity sculptures he has created for the museum.

The museum hosted a panel discussion on the 1620 Mayflower Compact — the shortest American political document of enduring significance. With these few words, however, the Pilgrims sowed the seeds of liberty and self-government that made their small New England settlement a cradle of American democracy. This event will explore the idea that these seventeenth-century Pilgrims were the true forerunners of America’s Founders and examine the Compact as a blueprint used to frame this nation's founding principles as embedded in the US Constitution.

Discover why the Shroud of Turin, one of the world’s most analyzed artifacts, is still a mystery. Join speakers Dr. Cheryl White, Russ Breault, Father Peter Mangum, and Joe Marino as they explain the secrets of the linen cloth believed by millions to be the burial shroud of Jesus of Nazareth.

Does the importance of the Bible extend beyond Jewish and Christian traditions? How has the Bible played a role in the origins and development of Islam? Join Museum of the Bible for a discussion about the relationship between the Bible and the Qur’an. Hear from Dr. Gabriel Reynolds – author of The Qur’an and the Bible and Allah: God in the Qur’an – on how the Qur’an is part of the larger story of the Bible’s impact on the world.

Dr. Jeff Kloha speaks with Dr. Gabriel Reynolds – author of The Qur’an and the Bible and Allah: God in the Qur’an – on how the Qur’an is part of the larger story of the Bible’s impact on the world about his upcoming speaker series

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused people around the world to consider the fragility of life, asking, “what happens when we close our eyes for the last time in this world?” and “is there an afterlife?” In his new book, The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for Life After Death, best-selling and award-winning author Lee Strobel presents his findings for the reality of life after death through conversations with respected scholars and experts.

Listen to Professor Christina Maranci speak about her research into Armenian art history, especially the ways in which the history and landscape of Armenia inform Armenian art. She also speaks about her personal engagement with and passion for Armenia and its artistic traditions.

Jeff Kloha speaks with Lee Strobel about his book "The Case For Heaven"

Discover the remarkable history of the Codex Valmadonna I—the only extant Hebrew manuscript dated to medieval England—through an in-depth look at this fascinating artifact, which is currently on display in Museum of the Bible’s newest exhibit,Magna Carta: Tyranny. Justice. Liberty. This story involves both the history of Jews in England before their expulsion in 1290 C.E. as well as the origins of the Ḥumash, the Synagogue Bible. Taken together, the extraordinary features of this Bible show how a manuscript can bring both a text and history to life.

Join Chief Curatorial Officer Jeff Kloha and Dr. Ted Steinbock as they discuss one of the museum’s newest acquisitions — the Steinbock collection. Find out what book fascinated Dr. Steinbock so much that he owns 14 copies, why he started collecting his more than 14,000 books, and what intrigues him about the religious history of America.

Christina Maranci, Arthur H. Dadian and Ara T. Oztemel Professor of Armenian Art and Architectural History and chair of the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at Tufts University, speaks about the art of the Christian East and the current risk to the art and architecture of the sacred cultural heritage sites in Nagorno-Karabakh, known historically to Armenians as Artsakh.

Helen Williams (African Methodist Episcopal) is dean of the graduate school of education and psychology at Pepperdine University and an ordained elder in the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles. She received her PhD in educational leadership at the University of Delaware, where she focused on internationalizing the community college. Her present scholarship focuses on education leadership, particularly as it relates to both technology and women.

Join Museum of the Bible for a thought-provoking conversation between two career-long champions of religious freedom, Dr. Tom Farr, president of the Religious Freedom Institute, and Ken Starr, former US solicitor general, about Starr's new book, Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty. The conversation will lead the audience through an understanding of America's rich tradition of religious liberty, discuss current crises threatening that bedrock freedom, and offer practical insights about taking a more active role in advancing liberty's cause.

Elijah Hixson and Peter Gurry discuss their book, Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism. Gurry and Hixson argue that we can reliably know what the biblical text initially said as well as address the ways in which the textual history of the New Testament has been misrepresented and misunderstood by both skeptics and believers.

Elijah Hixson and Peter Gurry discuss their book, Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism. Gurry and Hixson argue that we can reliably know what the biblical text initially said as well as address the ways in which the textual history of the New Testament has been misrepresented and misunderstood by both skeptics and believers.

Host Dr. Jeff Kloha speaks with Elijah Hixson and Peter Gurry to discuss their book, Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism. Gurry and Hixson argue that we can reliably know what the biblical text initially said as well as address the ways in which the textual history of the New Testament has been misrepresented and misunderstood by both skeptics and believers.(Special Interview)

While for many around the world Easter is the highest holy day, few know the history and development of the celebration. When did the holiday start? What did people do before they could give chocolate Easter bunnies? Is it (as countless websites state) actually derived from much older pagan rites? This virtual “Lunch and Learn” was led by Museum of the Bible Director of Scholars Initiative Daniel Stevens to hear about the context and development of the early Easter holiday.Museum of the Bible’s “Lunch and Learn” programs are one-hour conversations held on the last Wednesday of each month with a curator or outside speaker discussing popular and relevant topics. (Originally recorded March 31, 2021)

More than a guidebook for the celebration of Passover, the Haggadah (Hebrew for “telling”) contains Jewish teachings, ideas, and principles that entrepreneur and philanthropist Mark Gerson says can help everyone, regardless of religious belief, live a happier, more meaningful life.

More than a guidebook for the celebration of Passover, the Haggadah (Hebrew for “telling”) contains Jewish teachings, ideas, and principles that entrepreneur and philanthropist Mark Gerson says can help everyone, regardless of religious belief, live a happier, more meaningful life.

More than a guidebook for the celebration of Passover, the Haggadah (Hebrew for “telling”) contains Jewish teachings, ideas, and principles that entrepreneur and philanthropist Mark Gerson says can help everyone, regardless of religious belief, live a happier, more meaningful life.

Dr. Stu Halpern’s (Yeshiva University) new book, Esther in America: The Scroll’s Interpretation in and Impact on the United States, and the role the beloved biblical book has played in American social and political history will be examined.

Dr. Stu Halpern’s (Yeshiva University) new book, Esther in America: The Scroll’s Interpretation in and Impact on the United States, and the role the beloved biblical book has played in American social and political history will be examined.

The vivid stories of Delilah and Goliath have made the Philistines the most famous villains of the Hebrew Bible. But, for the last two hundred years, explorers, historians, archaeologists, and, now, even geneticists have been working to understand the ancient people behind these famous biblical tales. Join us for an exploration of Philistine origins.

The vivid stories of Delilah and Goliath have made the Philistines the most famous villains of the Hebrew Bible. But, for the last two hundred years, explorers, historians, archaeologists, and, now, even geneticists have been working to understand the ancient people behind these famous biblical tales. Join us for an exploration of Philistine origins.

Focusing on two of the most prominent Jewish manuscripts in America, Dr. Gary Rendsburg, a leading scholar in biblical and Judaic studies, walks us through the story of the Hebrew Bible from the Dead Sea Scrolls to the versions we read today.

Focusing on two of the most prominent Jewish manuscripts in America, Dr. Gary Rendsburg, a leading scholar in biblical and Judaic studies, walks us through the story of the Hebrew Bible from the Dead Sea Scrolls to the versions we read today.

Focusing on two of the most prominent Jewish manuscripts in America, Dr. Gary Rendsburg, a leading scholar in biblical and Judaic studies, walks us through the story of the Hebrew Bible from the Dead Sea Scrolls to the versions we read today.

In his late nineteenth-century essay, “Concerning the Jews,” Mark Twain made the following observation, "The Egyptian, the Babylonian, and the Persian rose, filled the planet with sound and splendor, then faded to dream-stuff and passed away; the Greek and the Roman followed and made a vast noise, and they are gone. . . . The Jew saw them all, beat them all. . . . All things are mortal but the Jew; all other forces pass, but he remains. What is the secret of his immortality?"This open question, an explanation for the miracle of Jewish survival, and the religious meaning of Jewish history will be the center of conversation during Museum of the Bible’s upcoming speaker event, The Miraculous Case for God: A View from Jewish History—A Conversation with Rabbi Meir Soloveichik. Join us for a fascinating discussion with Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, minister of the oldest Jewish congregation in America and ambassador for Jewish faith to religious leaders around the world, and Eric Cohen, executive director of the Tikvah Fund, one of America’s preeminent Jewish think tanks and educational institutions, as they explore these great theological and historical questions.The Miraculous Case for God: A View from Jewish History—A Conversation with Rabbi Meir Soloveichik will be held virtually, on a platform to be determined. Attendance is limited. Register today to guarantee your spot!Presented in partnership with the Tikvah Fund.

Two of America's most important public intellectuals—Robert P. George and Cornel West— came together to discuss the urgent need for honesty and courage at a time when mutual suspicion and animosity undermine civic friendship and imperil social order. George and West drew upon the resources of faith and reason—in the biblical tradition—to rise above extreme polarization. Professor Cheryl Sanders of Howard University School of Divinity and president of the Institute on Religion and Democracy, Mark Tooley, served as panelists to reflect on the conversation. Copyright © 2020 Museum of the Bible. All rights reserved.

Museum of the Bible celebrated Women’s History Month with a special panel focused on the impact of faith and the Bible on women in the clergy, workplace and communities.

Museum of the Bible celebrated Women’s History Month with a special panel focused on the impact of faith and the Bible on women in the clergy, workplace and communities.

This panel discussion among leading scholars placed the controversial phenomenon of “Christian Zionism” in the context of American’s historical fascination with biblical themes of covenant and redemption.

Museum of the Bible hosted the homegoing event of the Slave Bible as it returns to Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. This provocative artifact prompted several thousand organizations, churches and educational institutions to tackle the conversation of the role of the Bible and slavery in our country. This particular Bible stirred museum guests to leave more than 9,000 comment cards reflecting on their experience and interaction with the exhibit. The roundtable discussion, moderated by Dr. Ida E. Jones, included scholars, academics and theologians such as Dr. Eric Lewis Williams of the National Museum of African American Culture and History (NMAACH), Dr. Jessie Carney Smith of Fisk University and Dr. Yolanda Pierce, professor and dean of the Howard University School of Divinity.

Carol and Eric Meyers, two pre-eminent archaeologists and Biblical scholars with over 50 years of experience and leadership in their profession, discussed their archaeological work in Israel.

In 586 BC, the City of David fell to the Babylonians. Today, archaeological excavations continue to reveal evidence of this remarkable moment in history. Come hear about and see some of the extraordinary remains.

This lecture explored Billy Graham’s enduring impact, in the shaping of Christianity generally and the evangelical movement in particular, in the United States and in other parts of the world.

Join Professors John Turner, PhD - George Mason University, David J. Silverman, PhD - George Washington University, and Adrian Chastain Weimer, PhD - Providence College. and a distinguished panel as they cover topics relating to the Pilgrims, Plymouth and the development of religious liberty in early American history.

Join Professors John Turner, PhD - George Mason University, David J. Silverman, PhD - George Washington University, and Adrian Chastain Weimer, PhD - Providence College. and a distinguished panel as they cover topics relating to the Pilgrims, Plymouth and the development of religious liberty in early American history.

After years of digging, Professor R. Steven Notley believes he can prove the true location of biblical Bethsaida, also known as the "Lost City of the Apostles." Get the latest scoop on El-Araj from Professor Notley and learn why he thinks it is the best candidate for biblical Bethsaida during this special program held in person at Museum of the Bible.

After years of digging, Professor R. Steven Notley believes he can prove the true location of biblical Bethsaida, also known as the "Lost City of the Apostles." Get the latest scoop on El-Araj from Professor Notley and learn why he thinks it is the best candidate for biblical Bethsaida during this special program held in person at Museum of the Bible.

How does the Bible relate to war?  Biblical narratives express both violent judgment and nonviolent resistance. For thousands of years, nations have appealed to the Bible and religion to defend conquest and military action. Without surprise, the question of how the Bible relates to justice and peace is still discussed among public policy and world affairs organizations today. Join us for a panel discussion on the topics of just war theory and peacemaking negotiations in relationship to the Bible.

How does the Bible relate to war?  Biblical narratives express both violent judgment and nonviolent resistance. For thousands of years, nations have appealed to the Bible and religion to defend conquest and military action. Without surprise, the question of how the Bible relates to justice and peace is still discussed among public policy and world affairs organizations today. Join us for a panel discussion on the topics of just war theory and peacemaking negotiations in relationship to the Bible.

Mark Noll talks to Museum guests about the early history of African Americans' relationship with the Bible.

Scripture, Technology and the Word of God

Learn about the stories within our new exhibit, With a Mighty Hand: The Art and History of the Passover Haggadah. Sharon Mintz, an expert in illuminated Hebrew manuscripts, and Elka Deitsch, the curator of the Haggadah exhibit, will share about the history of the Haggadah during the Middle Ages and beyond.

Join Museum of the Bible in a discussion about The Woman’s Bible, a biblical commentary written by suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton and others, as we celebrate 100 years since the passing of the 19th Amendment.

This special speaker series brought together top scholars from different fields to dive deeper into some of the themes of the Jerusalem and Rome: Cultures in Context in the First Century CE, an exhibition from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem now on display at Museum of the Bible. The event focused on the forces unleashed during and after the Great Jewish Revolt and explores how the revolt influenced early Judaism and Christianity.

This special three-part speaker series brought together top scholars from different fields to dive deeper into some of the themes of the Jerusalem and Rome: Cultures in Context in the First Century CE, an exhibition from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem now on display at Museum of the Bible. The event focused on the forces unleashed during and after the Great Jewish Revolt and explores how the revolt influenced early Judaism and Christianity.

This special three-part speaker series brought together top scholars from different fields to dive deeper into some of the themes of the Jerusalem and Rome: Cultures in Context in the First Century CE, an exhibition from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem now on display at Museum of the Bible. The event focused on the forces unleashed during and after the Great Jewish Revolt and explores how the revolt influenced early Judaism and Christianity.

Guests joined Dr. Amy-Jill Levine and Dr. Ben Witherington in conversation about their new book, a commentary on the Gospel of Luke. The scholars shared personal stories from the time they spent writing this unique Jewish and Christian commentary on a “Christian Gospel of a Jewish prophet,” including lessons learned, controversial points, unanswered questions and opportunities ahead. The evening included a time for audience questions and a book signing.

From blessing baseball bats, to praying with the injured and encouraging the team to “stay in the fight,” Monsignor Rossetti will share stories of what it was like to minister to our hometown team throughout their extraordinary 2019 season.

Few artifacts in the world have stirred the imagination and provoked controversy as much as the Shroud of Turin. Now, it’s your turn to explore the mystery! This is the final segment of this Shroud Series

Few artifacts in the world have stirred the imagination and provoked controversy as much as the Shroud of Turin. Now, it’s your turn to explore the mystery!

Few artifacts in the world have stirred the imagination and provoked controversy as much as the Shroud of Turin. Now, it’s your turn to explore the mystery!

Few artifacts in the world have stirred the imagination and provoked controversy as much as the Shroud of Turin. Now, it’s your turn to explore the mystery!

Few artifacts in the world have stirred the imagination and provoked controversy as much as the Shroud of Turin. Now, it’s your turn to explore the mystery!

Confronting rising threats of violent intolerance, including the October 2018 massacre at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, this panel discussed Washington’s legacy of religious freedom.

Museum of the Bible and 929 celebrated the 929 global online Tanakh study project as it reached the completion of the study of the Torah in its cycle. Concurrent programs were held in the museum throughout the day, followed by a conversation with Dr. Robert Alter, University of California at Berkley, and Dr. Adele Berlin, professor emerita, University of Maryland.

Part 2 of a two-part series. Dr. Thomas Kidd, one of America’s top historians, will engage Russell Moore and Reverend Thabiti Anyabwile in a spirited conversation about the history of the evangelical movement and the current crisis it faces. A reception and book signing will follow.

Dr. Thomas Kidd, one of America’s top historians, will engage Russell Moore and Reverend Thabiti Anyabwile in a spirited conversation about the history of the evangelical movement and the current crisis it faces. A reception and book signing will follow. Part 1 of a two part series.

Museum of the Bible hosted Dr. Byron Johnson’s presentation of compelling evidence that the Bible and faith-motivated individuals and organizations can provide a powerful antidote to crime-related problems.

The “Today” show’s Kathie Lee Gifford visited Museum of the Bible to share her transformative experience of visiting the land of the Bible as expressed in her book, “The Rock, The Road, and The Rabbi”.

This lecture explored the interaction between Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities during the tumultuous seventh century CE through recent archaeological discoveries!

Jackie Green and Lauren McAfee discussed their book, “Only One Life: How a Woman's Every Day Shapes an Eternal Legacy”, and the important women of the Bible who have made impact on our world!

Museum of the Bible hosted distinguished artist, author and speaker, Makoto Fujimura. Fujimura's "The Art of the Gospels" exhibition was on display at the museum from November 2017 - April 2018.

Christians have struggled for religious freedom from the early days of the Christian movement through the seventeenth century. Guests heard Dr. Robert Wilken and a distinguished slate of religious freedom experts discuss his book, Liberty in the Things of God, and how the origins of religious freedom and liberty of conscience are religious, not political.

Ever wondered what the secret to lasting happiness is? Meet Max Lucado and hear what he has found that lasts as he launches his newest book How Happiness Happens: Finding Lasting Joy in a world of Comparison, Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations.

Professor Michelle P. Brown explored the creation of the beautifully illuminated Lindisfarne Gospels on Holy Island off the northeast coast of Britain over 1,300 years ago.

Hidden away for 1,000 years, the text of the Washington Pentateuch is the foundation of almost every Bible today. Dr. David Stern explores this special exhibition.