Museum of the Bible Unveils 250th-Anniversary Collection on Scripture's Role in US Founding
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 28
Museum of the Bible Unveils 250th-Anniversary Collection on Scripture's Role in US Founding
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 28
Summary
A new Museum of the Bible exhibition in Washington displays original letters, family Bibles and founding-era artifacts to show how Scripture shaped early American political and civic life.
The 250th-anniversary collection centers on primary sources, including the first Bible printed in English in America, founding fathers' family Bibles and a Thomas Jefferson letter on religious freedom.
Curators say the documents trace biblical language through debates over liberty, education, public life and resistance to tyranny, while also showing the founders often disagreed sharply on religion.
The exhibit also includes Revolutionary-era printed materials, records of early Jewish civic life, portraits and memorial art, broadening the story from personal faith to the nation's wider founding culture.
Was the Bible a blueprint for American liberty or just the common language of the founding era?
How does the founders' use of the Bible shape today's Supreme Court rulings on religious freedom?
The Bible & America 250: How Scripture is Shaping the Nation’s 250th Anniversary Commemoration
Overview
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Museum of the Bible is marking this milestone with the 'The Bible & America 250' initiative. This program explores how the Bible has shaped America's founding and development, connecting visitors to the nation's spiritual and historical heritage. Through engaging experiences like lecture series, theatrical productions, and major exhibits, the initiative highlights the Bible's enduring legacy in American history. These activities aim to educate and inspire, showing the important role of Scripture in the nation's story and inviting people from all backgrounds to reflect on America's roots.