Bible Museum Münster, Bible museum in Münster, Germany
Description
The Bible Museum Münster displays around 1500 biblical manuscripts, prints, and fragments, documenting the evolution of biblical texts from handwritten documents to modern editions. The collection spans different languages and time periods to trace how biblical texts spread and changed.
History
The museum was established in 1979 as part of the University of Münster's Institute for New Testament Research and moved to its current location on Pferdegasse in 2006. This move allowed for a more expansive public presentation of the growing collection.
Culture
The collection displays Latin and German Bible translations, with focus on Luther's interpretation and how it shaped the German language. Visitors can observe how religious texts influenced language development.
Practical
The museum is centrally located in Münster and open Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours on select Friday evenings. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as browsing the collection takes time and stairs connect the different exhibition levels.
Did you know?
The museum houses an exact replica of the Gutenberg printing press, showing the printing techniques that revolutionized Bible production in the 15th century. Visitors can see how this invention made it possible to manufacture books on a large scale.
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