News & Exhibits

The Thomas Macklin Bible Display

Reading Room, Middle Level

The Thomas Macklin Bible is considered to be the largest Bible ever printed in English. This collection of seven illustrated volumes was donated by Mrs. Marjorie Fluor Moore. Published in 1800, it contains 71 full-page illustrations and many smaller vignettes created by renowned English artists of the period. The illustration in the exhibit changes about every two months.

The current illustration on display:

Christ Appeasing the Storm
by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg
based on Matthew 8:23-26.

Paintings by Hyatt Moore

Main Floor, Middle Level

A rotating show of oil paintings (originals and prints) on exhibit, and several items owned by the Biola Library on permanent display.

The Last Supper with the Twelve Tribes

This painting commemorates the inclusion of all peoples under God. People depicted (from left) are: Crow of Montana, Berber of North Africa, Masai of Kenya, China, Ecuador, Afghanistan, Jesus, Ethiopia, Tzeltal of Mexico, Canela of Brazil, Papua New Guinea, Sabish of British Columbia (Canada), and Mongolia.

The Feeding of the Three-thousand

This painting depicts Jesus the miracle worker, the "bread" in the baskets is Scripture, the distributors are missionaries (of various races), and in the crowd are pockets of new readers (of different ethnic groups). The "three-thousand" is the number of the world's languages still without written form—or Scriptures. It's a perfect reminder of the challenge of our times, and both the practical and spiritual aspects of the solution.

Other Hyatt Moore prints currently on display include: Two New Writers, China Man, Happy Mother, Oaxaca Queen, and Nepal Grandma.

For further information about Hyatt Moore and his art, please visit his website at www.hyattmoore.com

Paintings by Thomas Kinkade, the "Painter of Light"

In keeping with the Biola University Library's theme of "Light," there are two paintings by Thomas Kinkade:

Split Rock Light (Lighthouse Landmarks I)
Top of Grand Staircase

I am intrigued by lighthouses. Erected in locations of great peril, they often stand in settings of remarkable beauty and drama as well. Where nature is most powerful, it can also be most majestic. — Thomas Kinkade

This painting hangs at the top of the “Grand Staircase” and provides a transition from the Middle Level to the Upper Level lantern. It is entitled “Split Rock Light” from the Landmark Lighthouse I series. Dr. Sharon Vliet, wife of Dr. Rodney Vliet, Dean of Library and Media Services, passed away on February 25, 2002. This painting was purchased as a memorial, and the funding was provided by the 2002 Library staff and vendor memorial gifts on Sharon’s behalf. Sharon really liked Kinkade’s work. The lighthouse in the painting is in Minnesota, which was Sharon’s home state.

Sunset Over Riga, Latvia
Lower Level

Sunset Over Riga, Latvia displays the vast sweep of the ancient city, in the manner of El Greco's "View of Toledo." Dominated by the soaring spires of St. Peter's on the square and the Dome Church, the skyline flickers with a thousand points of light, creating a festive atmosphere. Enjoying the sunset view, I am not surprised to learn that Riga is the historic home of the world's very first Christmas tree. — Thomas Kinkade

The Fisherman

Middle Level

This bronze statue was donated to the Biola Library by Mrs. Lyman Stewart. It is a reminder of The Fisherman's Club, an important part of Biola's early history.

The History of America Copper Panels

Upper Level

Created by Rudolph Haynal, this series of six hammered-copper panels depicts symbolized historical subjects: The First Settlers, Independence War, The Civil War, Industrial Revolution, World War II, and the Age of Technology.