Scripture Collection

Mosaic with arab and kufic caligraphy (top) on a wall of the Madrasa. Fes. Morocco

Biblical verse sculpture, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Cylinder of Cyrus the Great with text written in akkadian cuneiform. Clay. Describes the conquest of Babylon in 539 BC and the capture of King Nabonidus by Cyrus the Great

Kadesh Treaty, 1269 BC. Egyptian-Hittite Peace Treaty. Terra
Kadesh Treaty, 1269 BC. Egyptian-Hittite Peace Treaty between Ramesses II and Hattusilis III. Terracotta. Hittite version. From Hattusas (Bogazkoy). Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Neo-Sumerian. Statue of Gudea. Girsu, Iraq. 2120 BC. Cuneifo
Mesopotamia. Neo-Sumerian. Ruler Gudea of state of Lagash. Diorita statue. From Girsu (modern Telloh). Iraq. 2120 BC. Cuneiform inscription. Detail. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

Witiza tombstone. Basilica of Saints Justo and Pastor. Barce
Wittiza (687-709). Visigothic King of Hispania from 694 until his death. Witiza tombstone. Copy in the Basilica of Saints Justo and Pastor. Barcelona. Spain

Gutemberg Bible facsimile 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

The Euphrates and Tigris (coloured engraving)
5223388 The Euphrates and Tigris (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Euphrates and Tigris)

Sikh Priest Reading the Grunth, Umritsar, from India Ancient and Modern
STC418229 Sikh Priest Reading the Grunth, Umritsar, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Saint Luke, 1518. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Saint Luke, 1518

Saint Mark, dated 1518. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Saint Mark, dated 1518

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
Firefighting at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

White Girl in India 1901
A little white girl gives a scripture lesson to an Asian woman, with the aid of an illustrated bible

Scripture Reader in a Night Shelter': Destitute men lying on the long communal bed slope in a London night shelter
527823 Scripture Reader in a Night Shelter': Destitute men lying on the long communal bed slope in a London night shelter listening to the nightly reading from the Bible before the fish-tail gas

Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) Christian sect originating in 12th century France
530300 Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) Christian sect originating in 12th century France. Devotees followed Christ in simplicity and poverty. Persecuted by Rome

Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) Christian sect originating 12th century France
530301 Waldenses (Valdenses, Vaudois, Valdesi) Christian sect originating 12th century France. Its devotees followed Christ in simplicity and poverty. Persecuted by Rome

ERB-49 f.76 Scribe writing out the Gospel (verso); page of text decorated with an illumination (recto)
BOO74706 ERB-49 f.76 Scribe writing out the Gospel (verso); page of text decorated with an illumination (recto), from a Gospel Folio, Russian

Psalm 91:4 Original
Maretha Van der Merwe

Matthew 6:26-27
Maretha Van der Merwe

Psalm 91:4
Maretha Van der Merwe

Psalms 23:4
Maretha Van der Merwe

Interior of a Sikh Temple at Umritzir - reading the Grunt'h, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Interior of a Sikh Temple at Umritzir [in India] - reading the Grunt'h - from a drawing by W. Carpenter, Jun. 1858. The Gooroos are the spiritual guides of the Sikhs

A Buddha in a Shrine, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th-13th century (?). Creator: Unknown
A Buddha in a Shrine, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses) (image 2 of 2), 11th-13th century (?)

Power of Faith, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Power of Faith, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses) (image 2 of 2), 11th century

Standing Youth, c1620. Creator: Unknown
Standing Youth, c1620

The Jina Buddha Ratnasambhava, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Jina Buddha Ratnasambhava, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses), 11th century

Nothingness of Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Nothingness of Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses) (image 2 of 2), 11th century

Perfection of Charity, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Perfection of Charity, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses), 11th century

A Bodhisattva in a Shrine, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
A Bodhisattva in a Shrine, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses), 13th-14th century

Perfection of Insight, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Perfection of Insight, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses) (image 2 of 2), 11th century

Absolute Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Absolute Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses), 11th century

Unpurified Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Unpurified Nothingness, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses), 11th century

The Eternal Father, Christ and the Virgin, c1838. Creators: Alexandre Denis Abel de Pujol, Virgin Mary
The Eternal Father, Christ and the Virgin, c1838

Lord Ganesha Ganpati Painting on Velvet
3609837 Lord Ganesha Ganpati Painting on Velvet by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Ganesh Ganpati Miniature Painting Writing Scripture
3609772 Lord Ganesh Ganpati Miniature Painting Writing Scripture by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Drivers into Birmingham city centre are greeted by a new sign in Bristol Street with the writing " Welcome to Lee Bank. Slum Area of Birmingham". Birmingham, West Midlands, 24th October 1996

Baby Jesus In The Manger

Jesus On The Cross With Two Others

Epitaph of Maththaios, Bishop of Faras. May-June, 766. Sandstone. Cathedral of Faras (Sudan). Faras Gallery. National Museum. Warsaw. Poland. Date: 2018

Turkey. Ephesus city. Pillar with Greek inscription, near the Library of Celsus. Edict of governors Eutropius (c. 371-372) and Festus (372-378)

Guide to afterlife for Amunem-wija. Egypt
Guide to afterlife for Amunem-wija, chief of the domain. Papyrus. Third Intermediate Period. 21st Dynasty. 1075-946 BC. Thebes, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Guide to the alterlife for Sesech. Egypt
Guide to the afterlife for Sesech, chief of the domain. Papyrus. New Kingdom. 20th Dynasty. 1190-1075 BC. Thebes, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Book of what is in the netherworld (Amduat). Egypt
Book of what is in the netherworld (Amduat). Papyrus. Cursive hieroglyphic. Third Intermediate Period. 21st Dynasty. 1075-944 BC. Thebes. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Book of the Death of the mistress Neferini. Papyrus. Egypt
Book of the Death of the mistress Neferini. Papyrus. Cursive hieroglyphic. Ptolemaic Kingdom. 4th-1st century BC. Achmim, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Djehapimu sarcophagus case. Egypt
Djehapimu sarcophagus case. High Royal official. Late Period. 746-332 BC. Granite. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Etruscan Art. Italy. Travertine's sarcophagus-urn. Tomb of C
Etruscan Art. Italy. Travertine's sarcophagus-urn. On the lid: reclined female figure of the deceased and inscription: Than (Ia) Trenthinei (married to) Caspre (husband's family name)

Stela with Oscan inscription. 300-100 BC
Stela with Oscan inscription. Fragment located in the inner arch of Nola Gate. Pompeii, Italy. The inscription say: Vibius Popidius

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"Scripture: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of human history as you explore the captivating world of scripture. From ancient civilizations to modern times, these diverse forms of written expression have shaped our beliefs, values, and understanding of the world. Marvel at a mesmerizing mosaic adorned with Arabic and Kufic calligraphy, serving as a testament to the beauty and intricacy of scriptural artistry. This masterpiece on a wall transports us back to an era where words were transformed into visual poetry. Behold a biblical verse sculpture standing tall in Jerusalem, Israel. Its presence evokes a sense of reverence and contemplation, reminding us of the profound impact that sacred texts have had on countless lives throughout centuries in this Middle Eastern region. Gaze upon the Cylinder of Cyrus the Great, its Akkadian cuneiform inscriptions recounting tales from ancient Mesopotamia. As we decipher these symbols etched onto clay tablets, we gain insights into one of humanity's earliest recorded systems for preserving knowledge. A Neo-Sumerian statue depicting Gudea stands before us—an artifact from 2120 BC—its body adorned with intricate cuneiform script. This relic offers glimpses into religious practices and societal structures during this bygone era in Girsu, Iraq. Transport yourself to another time through a colored engraving showcasing The Euphrates and Tigris rivers—the cradle of civilization itself. These lifelines nurtured communities that would later give birth to various scriptures across different cultures along their banks. Discover an ancient peace treaty known as the Kadesh Treaty—a remarkable agreement between Egypt and Hittite kingdoms dating back to 1269 BC. Preserved within its text lies evidence not only of diplomatic relations but also insights into legal frameworks established by early civilizations. Pause before Witiza tombstone within Basilica Saints Justo and Pastor—a tangible reminder that scripture extends beyond religious contexts.