Comments on: ‘Ink and Blood’ Exhibit at Museum of Idaho is Spectacular! http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/ Local Discussion. Read by thousands every month! Idaho Falls, Ammon, and East Idaho Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:27:46 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Alice http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-30475 Alice Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:11:50 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-30475 I'm pretty excited about this one. I'm sure we'll there before long. I’m pretty excited about this one. I’m sure we’ll there before long.

]]> By: Idaho Native http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-30451 Idaho Native Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:23:19 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-30451 Yes, I agree. The Titanic is well worth the cost of admission. Our museum really does bring in some great showings. Yes, I agree. The Titanic is well worth the cost of admission. Our museum really does bring in some great showings.

]]> By: Find Humor in Life http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-30447 Find Humor in Life Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:47:39 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-30447 The <b>Titanic</b> exhibit is interesting also. One exhibit case contains a perfume bottle which still emits the scent of the perfume. Make sure you lean to the drilled holes on the side to catch a whiff. (But don't be like the person who leaned against one of the cases and got an admonishment from the docent for nearly tripping the alarm. Enough people went down with the ship already!) The Titanic exhibit is interesting also. One exhibit case contains a perfume bottle which still emits the scent of the perfume. Make sure you lean to the drilled holes on the side to catch a whiff. (But don’t be like the person who leaned against one of the cases and got an admonishment from the docent for nearly tripping the alarm. Enough people went down with the ship already!)

]]> By: JeremyPlo http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9806 JeremyPlo Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:27:41 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9806 That's probably not the way that the exhibit was designed to lead you - though, I can respect the sentiment. Here's what I took away from the exhibit - the Bible is one of the most misunderstood, complex, and beautifully written books in history, one that has influenced history, toppled empires, even fueled movements and revolutions. While we can never know, in this lifetime, whether it is all True (like you said, this is unlikely), perhaps in learning how it was constructed, translated, and changed, we can gain some kind of understanding about our existence. Is the bible the absolute word of God - I believe not. However, it is many words about God, and that is good enough for me. I, like the mystics, believe that the Bible is but one way to know God, and that the other pages of the Book are written on the hearts of men. I would really suggest talking to Mr. Shirts about the Hebrew language - it was enlightening for me to understand the irreconcilable differences between English, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew - and in understanding this, we can learn to avoid errors in our religious beliefs! That’s probably not the way that the exhibit was designed to lead you – though, I can respect the sentiment. Here’s what I took away from the exhibit – the Bible is one of the most misunderstood, complex, and beautifully written books in history, one that has influenced history, toppled empires, even fueled movements and revolutions. While we can never know, in this lifetime, whether it is all True (like you said, this is unlikely), perhaps in learning how it was constructed, translated, and changed, we can gain some kind of understanding about our existence. Is the bible the absolute word of God – I believe not. However, it is many words about God, and that is good enough for me. I, like the mystics, believe that the Bible is but one way to know God, and that the other pages of the Book are written on the hearts of men.

I would really suggest talking to Mr. Shirts about the Hebrew language – it was enlightening for me to understand the irreconcilable differences between English, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew – and in understanding this, we can learn to avoid errors in our religious beliefs!

]]> By: me http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9804 me Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:14:36 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9804 I too thought it was spectacular. After seeing that exhibit I can't figure out how any thinking person can say the bible as we have it today, whatever "version", as a whole, is the word of God. Those documents went through so many hands and translations, and interpretations that it makes one wonder. I have some friends that believe every word in the bible came from God. Hard to believe after see this exhibit. I too thought it was spectacular. After seeing that exhibit I can’t figure out how any thinking person can say the bible as we have it today, whatever “version”, as a whole, is the word of God. Those documents went through so many hands and translations, and interpretations that it makes one wonder. I have some friends that believe every word in the bible came from God. Hard to believe after see this exhibit.

]]> By: Todd Wood http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9775 Todd Wood Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:52:31 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9775 I, like Kerry, appreciate you Jeremy in illuminating the internet readership with the topic of "Ink & Blood. Come to the Museum of Idaho for some beautiful examples of rubrication and illumination of the biblical text. I, like Kerry, appreciate you Jeremy in illuminating the internet readership with the topic of “Ink & Blood.

Come to the Museum of Idaho for some beautiful examples of rubrication and illumination of the biblical text.

]]> By: JeremyPlo http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9755 JeremyPlo Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:07:39 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9755 I believe it's 9-5. I believe it’s 9-5.

]]> By: scoobysnax http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9753 scoobysnax Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:06:01 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9753 Jeremy, do you happen to know the hours their open during the week? Thanks! Jeremy, do you happen to know the hours their open during the week?
Thanks!

]]> By: JeremyPlo http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9752 JeremyPlo Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:57:24 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9752 There are plenty of activities for kids (such as rubbing stations, a demonstration of the Gutenberg, etc.). I've noticed that lots of kids seem to have a great time there (especially those there with church groups). I think it's safe to bring them on in - if anything, they will love the children's Discovery Room! There are plenty of activities for kids (such as rubbing stations, a demonstration of the Gutenberg, etc.). I’ve noticed that lots of kids seem to have a great time there (especially those there with church groups). I think it’s safe to bring them on in – if anything, they will love the children’s Discovery Room!

]]> By: Guest http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9740 Guest Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:51:12 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9740 So would this exhibit be appropriate for a 6 year old, or would they be bored? So would this exhibit be appropriate for a 6 year old, or would they be bored?

]]> By: Ronin Rich http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9736 Ronin Rich Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:26:07 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9736 Sounds very cool, I will be sure to make time to check it our before it goes away. I think the muesem has had some great exhibits, I loved the space one, it was a blast! (pun intended...) Sounds very cool, I will be sure to make time to check it our before it goes away.

I think the muesem has had some great exhibits, I loved the space one, it was a blast! (pun intended…)

]]> By: Kerry Shirts http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9722 Kerry Shirts Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:12:41 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9722 Oh no, the pleasure will be all mine! Introduce yourself to me again, so I can put your name to your face. And you are doing a GREAT job with this entire community internet site! I am enjoying the discussion boards in the religion section also. Yeah some get bent out of shape, but don't stop it. I have found we can all work out the kinks after initial hostilities..... ironically enough, based on my past 13 years on the net talking religion, I have found that many I strongly disagreed with at first, are now very dear friends......... so lets keep the discussions going. Oh no, the pleasure will be all mine! Introduce yourself to me again, so I can put your name to your face.
And you are doing a GREAT job with this entire community internet site! I am enjoying the discussion boards in the religion section also. Yeah some get bent out of shape, but don’t stop it. I have found we can all work out the kinks after initial hostilities….. ironically enough, based on my past 13 years on the net talking religion, I have found that many I strongly disagreed with at first, are now very dear friends……… so lets keep the discussions going.

]]> By: JeremyPlo http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9721 JeremyPlo Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:07:55 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9721 Kerry - great to see you! Thanks for the crash-course in Hebrew the other day. I look forward to more lessons the next time we work together. Kerry – great to see you! Thanks for the crash-course in Hebrew the other day. I look forward to more lessons the next time we work together.

]]> By: Kerry Shirts http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9716 Kerry Shirts Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:16:52 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9716 I also am enjoying being a docent at the exhibit. I think the most enjoyable part for me personally at this point has been being able to read the Hebrew on the big scroll from Egypt dating from 1200 - 1300 A.D. I started to read it, and its Genesis chapters 1 - 6! And its beautifully written! A lot of folks seem to be appreciating the interesting Hebrew characteristics on it also as I point them out, and what the rabbis say about their language, how they write it, what it means, etc. EVERYONE should come out and see the magnificent collection of Bibles also. It is awe-inspiring. Best, Kerry A. Shirts (a.k.a. "The Backyard Professor") I also am enjoying being a docent at the exhibit. I think the most enjoyable part for me personally at this point has been being able to read the Hebrew on the big scroll from Egypt dating from 1200 – 1300 A.D. I started to read it, and its Genesis chapters 1 – 6!
And its beautifully written! A lot of folks seem to be appreciating the interesting Hebrew characteristics on it also as I point them out, and what the rabbis say about their language, how they write it, what it means, etc. EVERYONE should come out and see the magnificent collection of Bibles also. It is awe-inspiring.

Best,
Kerry A. Shirts (a.k.a. “The Backyard Professor”)

]]> By: Joe Vandal http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9715 Joe Vandal Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:04:49 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9715 Awesome article, I was hesitating about seeing it but now I will see the exhibit. Think it would be interesting for a six year old? Awesome article, I was hesitating about seeing it but now I will see the exhibit.

Think it would be interesting for a six year old?

]]> By: JeremyPlo http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9713 JeremyPlo Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:43:19 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9713 Through Memorial Day. Through Memorial Day.

]]> By: Chrisr671 http://www.idahofallstoday.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9712 Chrisr671 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:25:28 +0000 http://idahofallz.com/2007/02/18/ink-and-blood-exhibit-at-museum-of-idaho-is-spectacular/#comment-9712 Jeremy, how long is that exhibit going to be there. I thought I remember hearing it was there just for the weekend, but I hope not as I didn't get a chance to go and was hoping to check it out sometime this week. Jeremy, how long is that exhibit going to be there. I thought I remember hearing it was there just for the weekend, but I hope not as I didn’t get a chance to go and was hoping to check it out sometime this week.

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