Museum of the Bible organizes exhibitions that travel beyond our walls to institutions around the world, engaging all people with the transformative power of the Bible.
Through Gates of Splendor: The Elisabeth Elliot Story
Currently on display at Biola University (La Mirada, California) until May 10, 2026!
This exhibition offers a look into the life and legacy of Christian missionary Elisabeth Elliot. In 1958, Elisabeth Elliot returned to the Ecuadorian rainforest to live with the tribe who had killed her husband only two years earlier. Her choice to forgive, rather than retaliate, sparked a change in the Waodäni, who left behind a cycle of violence to embrace a life of love. Elliot’s remarkable story rippled across the globe, inspiring millions to serve God through missions.
Ecce Homo: Behold the Man
Moments before the crucifixion, the Roman ruler Pontius Pilate brings Jesus out in a crown of thorns and says before the angry crowd, “Behold the man!”—later translated in Latin as “Ecce Homo.” This impactful moment in the Bible has been a source of inspiration for artists across centuries. See how 20 artists have captured this moment of the passion and portrayed the suffering Jesus experienced as he stood trial.
Descent from the Cross
In John 19, Jesus suffers death by crucifixion at the hands of the Romans. His body is removed by his loved ones as they lament together. This moment, traditionally called the Deposition or Descent from the Cross, has since been depicted by hundreds of artists, each interpreting the scene’s emotions in their own way. It is a moment of sadness and uncertainty, but also a moment of anticipation, for in the next chapter of John, Jesus is resurrected!