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The Barth Bible

The Barth Bible
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Sundische Straße 52

18356 Barth

A very special Bible that was printed in Barth in 1588. At that time, the language spoken in this region was Middle Low German, and the Barth Bible is written precisely in this language. Duke Bogislaw XIII was the one who commissioned the printing of this Bible. Around 500 copies were printed and the Bible itself is a real work of art with beautiful woodcuts. Today, the Barth Bible is an important cultural asset and can be admired in various museums and libraries. There is even a Bible center in Barth itself, where you can learn all about the history of this special Bible.

The Barth Bible - A Middle Low German printed work from 1588

The Barth Bible is one of the most remarkable historical testimonies of the Baltic Sea region. In 1588, Duke Bogislaw XIII had this extraordinary Bible printed in Barth - written in Middle Low German, the language spoken in the region at the time. Around 500 copies were produced at the time, each a work of art in its own right: the elaborate woodcuts make the Barth Bible not only a religious document, but also an impressive testimony to the art of early modern book printing.

Significance of the Barth Bible as a cultural asset in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Today, the Barth Bible is considered an important cultural heritage of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Individual copies can be admired in various museums and libraries. If you want to find out more about its origins and history, the Barth Bible Center is the right place for you. The town of Barth is conveniently located near the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula and not far from Stralsund and Greifswald - ideal for a cultural excursion along the Baltic coast of Western Pomerania.