From the Scriptures to the Cross
The resurrection of Jesus from the grave at Easter is seen by Christians as part of a larger divine plan that is already laid out in the Old Testament. There are numerous references to overcoming death and the hope of an afterlife. This is why the Bible Museum's Easter exhibition ‘From the Scriptures to the Cross: Prophecy and its Interpretation at Easter’ sheds light on the continuities between the Old and New Testaments. The Easter exhibition can be seen from 20 March to 7 June, Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is free of charge.
Lecture on John Chrysostom
St John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople (397-407), is considered one of the most important Christian preachers. His homilies on various biblical books are considered to be his most valuable works. For his dissertation, Dr Peter J. Montoro examined Chrysostom's handwritten sermons on Paul's letter to the Romans. On 14 April at 6 pm, Montoro will present the conclusions for New Testament textual criticism that result from his research. External listeners are also welcome to attend the lecture ‘Counting with Coherence: Why Commentary Manuscripts should be included systematically in the “Liste” and treated distinctively in the ECM’ in the INTF meeting room (Pferdegasse 1).
Date for Easter Handicrafts is fixed
Registrations now possible
During the Easter holidays, children from the age of five can learn about the connection between the biblical Easter story and the resurrection of Jesus and current traditions such as the Easter bunny bringing sweets and decorating Easter eggs. The Bible Museum is offering a workshop on 16 April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., which will include making Easter baskets and painting eggs. The cost of materials is five euros per child. Registration is required by 15 April at bibelmuseum@uni-muenster.de.
In the Beginning was the Word
The Bible Museum is contributing three exhibits to the recently opened exhibition ‘In the beginning was the Word’ at the Draiflessen Collection in Mettingen. The museum, which was founded by the Brenninkmeijer family of entrepreneurs, endeavours to explore ‘The power of understanding’ in the cabinet exhibition using texts and images from the Bible.