Bible Leaves from the 1568 Bishops’ Bible
A Cornerstone of the English Reformation & 16th-Century Printing Masterpiece
About the Exhibition
We are thrilled to invite you to a unique exhibition showcasing the 1568 first edition of the Bishops’ Bible, a cornerstone of the English Reformation and a masterpiece of 16th-century printing.
For the first time, five precious leaves from this historic Bible will be on public display at St. Joseph’s Seminary Library in Macau. This exhibition celebrates the Bishops’ Bible not only as a seminal religious text but also as an artistic and technological marvel of its era.
Exhibition Highlights
Exquisite Woodcut Art & “Bishop’s Hand”
Witness rare woodcut illustrations and the intriguing “Bishop’s Hand” symbol—a historic precursor to modern digital pointers and margin annotations.
Comparative Reformation Study
Explore a comparative analysis of the Great Bible and the Geneva Bible, revealing the Bishops’ Bible’s pivotal role in shaping English religious and literary history.
“Join us in exploring the legacy of the Bishops’ Bible—a treasure of the past, illuminating the present.”