I had a few minutes here in Washington before I head over to the Episcopal Majority gathering. Checking out the Smithsonian's website, I noticed a very promising exhibit at the Sackler Gallery. They've gathered a breathtaking array of manuscripts, fragments, codices, books, scrolls, and other material to show the history of the Bible as a book from around the time of Jesus to about the year 1000.As a person who spends a good deal of time each week reading and studying the Bible, I must say that my appreciation for the Bible and its history is much greater now. I would encourage every person of faith, and certainly every preacher, to make a pilgrimage to the Sackler gallery before January to see this exhibit. It's moving to look at a fragment of the New Testament from the second century. Aside from the spiritual experience, the educational value alone makes the trip worthwhile. If you can't go, buy the exhibit catalog -- but try to go. I'll be going back for a longer visit.
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