The New Testament is the foundation of the faith of around 2.5 billion people. This makes Christianity the largest faith community of all. However, the text of the Bible has changed again and again over the course of two millennia. The Institute for New Testament Textual Research (INTF) at the University of Münster has been endeavouring for 65 years to reconstruct the original Greek text and thus create a reliable basis for faith, research and education. Its critical editions of the "Nestle-Aland" and the "Greek New Testament", based on the "Editio Critica Maior", are the interdenominational foundation for Bible translations worldwide.

The INTF is financially supported by the Hermann Kunst Foundation, which was established 60 years ago. And there is a third anniversary to celebrate this year: The Bible Museum at the University of Münster was opened 45 years ago. It tells the story of the Bible - from its manuscript beginnings to the present day. These three anniversaries will be celebrated from 21 May to 29 September with the special exhibition "Critical Analysis of Sacred Texts" at the Bible Museum.

A good 100 exhibits shed light on the history of the three institutions and New Testament text research. One particularly valuable exhibit, which will only be on display for three months for conservation reasons, is Martin Luther's handwritten annotations on Jeremiah from 1530.