Quiz on The Saint John's Bible

What is the Hill Museum and Manuscript Library more commonly known as?

• Himmel

• St. John’s Library

• Donald Jackson Library

• Codex Center

Where is Himmel located?

• Minneapolis, Minnesota

• St. John’s Abbey and University Campus in Collegeville, Minnesota

• Winchester Cathedral, UK

• University of Cambridge

What inspired the creation of The Saint John’s Bible?

• Digital innovation

• The Gutenberg Bible

• Medieval manuscripts

• The King James Bible

Who was the artistic director of The Saint John’s Bible?

• Tim Ternes

• Donald Jackson

• Brother Dietrich

• Angela Swan

What translation of the Bible was used for The Saint John’s Bible?

• New International Version (NIV)

• King James Version (KJV)

• New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

• English Standard Version (ESV)

What was the primary reason for choosing the NRSV translation?

How many pages does The Saint John’s Bible contain?

• 500

• 1,130

• 800

• 2,000

How long did it take to create The Saint John’s Bible?

• 10 years

• 7 years

• 14 years

• 20 years

What is vellum, a key material used in creating The Saint John’s Bible?

• A type of ink

• Calfskin parchment

• Handmade paper

• A type of calligraphy tool

Why did Donald Jackson decide to make The Saint John’s Bible a multi-volume work?

• To reflect theological symbolism of seven volumes

• To prevent excessive show-through of text on thin vellum

• To make it easier to transport

• Both A and B