The Bible - a book ‘with seven seals’? This is not the case, even though this quote comes from one of its books (Revelation 5:1) The Bible and its message continue to excite and inspire people.
Today, the Bible is the best-selling and most frequently printed book in the world. Fancy having a look? Here is an invitation: Take a moment. And give the Bible a (new) chance...
How do you read the Bible?
#spontaneously - grab and read // Just take one of the Bibles on display and leaf through it. See if a sentence or verse speaks to you.
#discover - find encouraging messages // Encouraging sentences and pages are marked in a few Bibles. Have a flick through.
#curious – how do others read the Bible? // All visitors to the cathedral are invited to write down their favourite passage from the Bible in the large book on the lectern. See what others appreciate about the Bible and contribute your own sentence.
#research - discover the background // We have laid out a few brochures and booklets for you to browse through if you have any questions about the Bible. You are also welcome to take the small booklets with you.
#digital - Because the Bible keeps impressing beyond print // Of course, the Bible is also available digitally - follow the QR codes!
- App ‘Die-Bibel.de’ with various translations https://www.die-bibel.de/bibel-in-der-praxis/bibel-im-alltag/bibel-apps/app
- Website of the Diocese of Osnabrück with videos, a quiz and the Bible window: https://bistum-osnabrueck.de/bibel/
#pass on - take messages and bookmarks with you // Pack a bookmark that speaks to you. Or give it to someone who would benefit from it.
#daily - inspiration for every day // The Bible is an important companion throughout the church year. Certain texts have been selected for each day. Also for today.
- To read: https://schott.erzabtei-beuron.de/
- Podcast with a discussion on the text of the day: https://www.domradio.de/evangelium
#meditate - breathe the bible. Every breath a prayer. // ‘bibelatmen’ is a meditation practice in which breathing is particularly important. It can strengthen your connection with yourself, God and the world. It is based on individual passages from the Bible. A few examples are available.