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Illuminating the Word: The Saint John’s Bible Reactions to the Exhibition from Religious Leaders - Page 4

“The illuminated Saint John’s Bible exhibition is so worth experiencing both for inspiringly beautiful and artistically vibrant interpretations of Biblical text. The care and scholarship behind the entire project is so impressive.” ~ Cantor Neil Neumann, Beth El Synagogue, St. Louis Park, MN.  

“It is a glorious expression of artistic creativity and faithfulness to the word.” ~ Anon. 

“The illuminations are a fresh view of the gospel stories.  They suggest how the Bible is relevant to us.”  ~Lucy Brusic 

“It is often said that Christianity is a religion of the Book. The Book is the basis of the Church’s proclamation of the Word. An illuminate Bible, like The Saint John’s Bible, adds the dimensions of vision and color. Anyone who reads the Book and listens to the word will be enriched by viewing the illumination.” ~Robert Brunic, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. 

“The illuminations connect traditional imagery (from earlier illuminations and the images we individually have formed in our mind’s eye) with contemporary themes and real-life experiences – to form images which transcend the ages. The Bible reflects many view points.”  ~Rodney Allen Schwartz  

“As both a theologian and an avid art patron, I have never been as spiritually and emotionally moved. I actually felt a physical interaction with the art – a 3-D experience. Too awesome to describe.  This had to be God.” ~Lynn Schelibche/ Pastoral Associate Church of the Visitation

 “It is a work of art inspired by God. The observer experiences the movement of God in the hands of the scribes & illuminators.” ~Sr.  Penny Dinn, OSF, Sister of St. Traneis 

“The BEST way- to do scripture study, - to become acquainted with scripture (for those with limited scripture background), - to experience the interaction of art + scripture, spirituality, - to experience the creative process, - to be inspired, illuminated.” ~Sister Lois Anne Palkert, Immaculate Conception 

“To the question `why should I go to see The Saint John’s Bible Exhibits’, I would answer, ‘you will be in the presence of the Holy!’” ~ Maryann Pearson, UTS Grad. No MPLS Visitation, Monastery 

“To learn how the technology and artistry of the 1500’s is combined with those of the 21st century to create a marvelous work of art and inspiration to life up your spirit.” ~ Anon. 

“It is a most complete art project – amazing work by all artists – and wonderful words from the Bible- which gives us all a new meaning.” ~Guest of Pastor L. Pletscher. NB. UCC, Hay Person.  

“To see calligraphy, art, color, and Biblical text on one page -- awesome!” ~Lig Heller.  

“You will be awed by the beauty and the holiness of the art, the words and the arrangement of the work. It is breathtaking and moving, amazing that man and woman have created this.” ~Anon.

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts:

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

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