500-year-old book a prospective draw to archives
Bethel's Mennonite Library and Archives is trying to get your attention with an invitation to view the oldest book in its collection, which celebrates its 500th birthday in 2022.
The 1522 edition of the New Testament in Greek and Latin, edited by Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536), is currently displayed prominently upon entering the MLA’s front door, in a case built by Kauffman Museum technician Dave Kreider.
It is currently open to John 1, where students traditionally start when learning New Testament Greek.