Archives for October 2019

The Clark Library is proud to exhibit a Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible, the first completely handwritten and illuminated Bible to have been commissioned by a Benedictine Abbey since the invention of the printing press. The Heritage Edition uses special ink, paper, and printing techniques to replicate the original Saint John’s Bible. Only 299 Heritage Editions were produced, and ours was the first complete set in the state of Oregon. Many thanks to Allen and Kathie Lund and Family, who donated the Bible to the University.

• Please contact the Clark Library, reference@up.edu, at least one week in advance to arrange a viewing of The Saint John’s Bible.
• Appointments are contingent on availability of display space and docents.
• When you schedule the appointment, we will discuss which of the seven volume(s) will be viewed. Explore this site, and https://heritage.saintjohnsbible.org/heritage-edition/volumes/ to consider which volume(s) you would like to include in your visit.
• Non-flash photography for personal non-commercial uses is permitted.
• A volume of The Saint John’s Bible is visible in the Bible’s display case on the Clark Library’s main level, and you are welcome to visit the Library during open hours to view the currently displayed page. A complete facsimile edition is on the lower level in our Oversize collection [see map].