Crossroads from Washington National Cathedral

Illuminating the Word of God: Inside the Cathedral’s Saint John’s Bible | Episode 36

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The Cathedral is home to one of 12 special editions of the Saint John’s Bible — the first hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible commissioned by a Benedictine monastery in over 500 years. The Rev. Dr. John F. Ross, Executive Director of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition, joins the podcast to share the inspiring story behind this masterpiece of Biblical art.

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ep-36-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

  • Learn more about the St. John's Bible
  • Contact Rev. Dr. Ross 
  • Turning the Pages - Explore a digital version of St. John's Bible
  • A Closer Look at the Cathedral's Copy of the St. John's Bible
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