WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2022 – Museum of the Bible and the Embassy of the Dominican Republic join together on Oct. 1 to celebrate the Bible and Hispanic Heritage Month, hosting several events and exhibits exploring the influence of the Bible on the Spanish-speaking world. Events and activities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with presentations and lectures occurring from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information is available at: https://www.museumofthebible.org/events/hispanic-heritage-celebration.
Included in this inaugural Hispanic Heritage celebration are:
a local Hispanic artisan market
taste of Hispanic cuisine
an exploration of Hispanic hymns and folk songs
dance and poetry exhibitions
opening and closing remarks by the Dominican Republic Ambassador
a special presentation by Dr. Juan Hernández Jr., “The Triumph of the Vernacular: The Rise, Dissemination, and Transformative Power of the Bible in Spanish.”
“The Bible has had an amazing impact throughout the history of the Spanish-speaking world, and we are excited to share its important role at our Hispanic Heritage celebration,” said Sandra Argo, Director of Education at Museum of the Bible. “We are also honored to have Ambassador Sonia Guzmán from the Dominican Republic join us for this celebration in which we will be immersed in the different sounds, flavors, colors and images of this vibrant community.”
Museum of the Bible chose to spotlight Dominican culture because of the strong influence of the Bible in the fabric of this nation. The Dominican Republic is the only country that has the Bible in its highest national symbol: its flag. Professor of Numismatics Miguel Estrella will discuss the history and symbolism of the flag. Estrella personally participated in the flag’s design.
Tickets for the day’s events are $17.99 for in-person and $9.99 for virtual attendance, with discounts for members and students, and are available online at https://www.museumofthebible.org/events/hispanic-heritage-celebration.
About Guest Speaker Juan Hernandez
Guest speaker Juan Hernández Jr. is Professor of New Testament and early Christianity at Bethel University (St. Paul) and the author of the award-winning “Scribal Habits and Theological Influences in the Apocalypse,” co-editor of “Studies on the Text of the New Testament and Early Christianity” and the lead translator of Josef Schmid’s landmark German work, “Studies in the History of the Greek Text of the Apocalypse.”
Hernández currently serves as the general editor of the Society of Biblical Literature’s Text-Critical Studies Series and has authored articles and essays on New Testament textual criticism. He also serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Biblical Literature, the Journal of Theological Studies, and Catholic Biblical Quarterly. His current project, “The Afterlives of Codex Sinaiticus: The Readers and the Correctors of the Apocalypse,” is forthcoming.
About Museum of the Bible
Museum of the Bible is a global, innovative, educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible. Making its grand opening to the public in November 2017, Museum of the Bible’s 430,000-square-foot building is located just three blocks from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Museum of the Bible aims to be among the most technologically advanced and engaging museums in the world. Showcasing rare and fascinating artifacts spanning 4,000 years of history, the museum offers visitors an immersive and personalized experience with the Bible and its ongoing impact on the world around us. For more information, visit museumofthebible.org.
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