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Illuminating the Word: The Saint John’s Bible Reactions to the Exhibition from Religious Leaders - Page 1

“Wow, I thought Rome was exhausting!” 

“This fantastic beautiful new writing of God’s word speaks from the past to searchers and listeners for God’s constant presence in our journey to new revelations.  As we journey into a new and deeper fascinating vision of the truth of God’s eternal work we contemplate anew the deep mystery of God.”   ~ Michelle McGarran, OSB

“An unbelievable opportunity to view the Bible with new eyes, with an exceptional ecumenical stance. We are privileged to become a part of the process of this encompassed so many disciplines, the ancient and modern – all to the glory of God.” ~ Noulyn Stalheim, Westwood Lutheran St. Louis Park.

“`. . . and unto ages of ages.’ This phrase punctuates nearly every prayer in the Eastern Orthodox tradition and it serves to remind us of the eternal quality of our worship and the ever lasting glory of the God who united himself to us in love. To fix our gaze upon these illumined texts in prayerful contemplation is to join with generations yet unborn in a common devotion to God the word who speaks `now and ever and unto ages of ages’”.  ~ Fr. Robert McMeekni, Holy Cross Orthodox Church. 

“Why see this Bible?  Besides being a beautiful, meaningful, perhaps extravagant Bible, the illustrations bring a whole world of depth to the scripted words.  They must be studied, prayed through, reflected upon.  They, to me, seem like never-ending wells of wisdom.  It makes me proud to see such a moving depiction.  Thank you, Donald, scribes, and Saint John’s.”  ~ Sr. Anne Marie, OSB

“Continuity of life --the connectedness of life throughout history — the life of God’s WORD: hand to hand, hand to eye, eye to heart — reverberating all seeking souls into the living song, amen!”  ~ M. Karbon

“Why visit?  If you follow history, you will learn.  If you appreciate art, you will be enlightened.  If interested in process and technology, you will marvel.  If you are a believer, you will leave humbled, inspired, and nourished. “ ~ Paul Rogers, Christ Church Lutheran

“This is an exciting revelation of the Bible.  The spirit of God was truly with the artists.”  ~ Ruth

“To experience the Bible in new ways—to learn the amazing story of its preparation and development—to enjoy superb talent.” ~ Anon.

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts:

Religious Leaders' Commentaries - Page 1, 2, 3, 4

Docent Record of Public Comments - Page 1, 2, 3