Oldest Jewish book in the world on display at Museum of the Bible ahead of Rosh Hashanah
The Museum of the Bible in the nation’s capital has opened a brand new exhibit exhibiting guests how totally different faiths come collectively ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
The exhibit, “Sacred Words: Revealing the Earliest Hebrew Book,” shows the oldest Jewish book in the world, the Afghan Liturgical Quire (ALQ).
The medieval manuscript consists of prayers, poems and drawings from the Hebrew Bible with pages of the oldest found Passover Haggadah.
RARE MOSAIC REVEALING EARLIEST ‘PHYSICAL EVIDENCE’ OF CHRISTIANITY NOW ON DISPLAY AT MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE
Scholars decided the ALQ originates from the 700s, making it the oldest Hebrew book that is intact.
The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., has launched a brand new exhibit ahead of Rosh Hashanah that shows the oldest Jewish book in the world. (Museum of the Bible)
“This sacred book holds a surprising connection to the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan, where Buddhism once flourished along the Silk Roads. When it finally came to light, Christians, Jews and Muslims worked together to save it, understand it and make it accessible to the world,” a Museum of the Bible press launch says.
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Carlos Campo, CEO of the museum, informed Fox News Digital the book holds holy historical past in a method that no different object has.
The Museum of the Bible first opened in 2017 and not too long ago greeted its 3 millionth visitor. (Museum of the Bible)
“When you mix the cultural significance and the spiritual significance after which releasing it throughout the High Holy Days, it is actually a robust testomony to the dedication of the Jewish individuals. How they’ve survived over the years, (how) their religion has survived. And, actually, the historical past encapsulated inside this 25-page book,” Campo stated.
The Museum of the Bible first opened in 2017 and not too long ago greeted its 3 millionth visitor.
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Campo says the structure and design of the constructing leaves guests with a way of surprise, and the museum reveres the bible.
The Sacred Words exhibit will probably be introduced by means of Jan. 12, 2025. (Museum of the Bible)
“It’s not a church, but it is such an incredible architectural space. I think it’s one of the things that people are stunned by. They walk in the museum and they see the grand hall and it’s a 150-foot-long space that is more than a story high. And it immediately gives you the sense of wonder. And, to me, that’s what is the greatest thing about Scripture,” Campo stated.
“It gives you a sense of wonder as it ties humanity to God. And I think that’s what we would want people to take away, this sort of wondrous reverence for this book that we call the Bible.”
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The Sacred Words exhibit is being introduced to guests now by means of Jan. 12, 2025.
Learn extra at museumofthebible.org.
