“Staunen – Entdecken – Begreifen.” These words greet you at the Bibelhaus in Dresden. It is more than just a museum. The Bibelhaus is a place where the stories of the Bible come alive.
The Bibelhaus is located in a beautiful villa. This villa is in Dresden-Blasewitz near the Schillergarten. It is also near the Blaues Wunder. The Bibelhaus found its home here in 1968. A society acquired the house. Their goal was to create a space. This space would be dedicated to the Bible and its history.
The Bibelhaus supports many important causes. They provide books to children’s homes and hospitals. They supply materials for kindergartens and schools. The Bibelhaus also organizes these support actions. Traveling exhibitions are prepared and loaned from here. The “Gutenberg-Druckerpresse” also starts its journey here. It travels to the Day of Saxony and other folk festivals.
School classes often visit the Bibelhaus. They come for history, literature, ethics, and religion lessons. Confirmation classes deepen their knowledge of the Bible here. They discover new aspects of this important book. Even kindergarten groups explore the world of the Bible here. They experience biblical stories in vivid ways. Adult groups can learn about the Bible’s global distribution. They discover aspects of translating and adapting texts.
A special group meets at the Bibelhaus. They are the “Freunde der hebräischen Sprache.” This group works on contemporary Bible translations. Other diverse groups use the Bibelhaus rooms. They gather to discuss the Bible. Evening events take place on various topics too.
Let’s step inside the Bibelhaus. The library contains many Bible editions. They come from all over the world. You’ll find contemporary copies and historical versions. There are decorative Bibles and gift Bibles. A complete Braille Bible fills a 1.5-meter bookshelf. Visitors can explore most of these books in the library.
The Bibelhaus also features a bookshop. Here, you can buy Bibles in different formats. Find printed and electronic versions. Informative literature and Christian writings are also available. The Bibelhaus team is ready to welcome you. Visit during opening hours or by appointment. Explore the Bibelhaus and discover the Bible’s fascinating world.