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The Codex Sassoon, considered the earliest most complete Hebrew Bible known, will be on display at SMU’s Bridwell Library. More than one thousand-years-old, it is one of the most important and influential works of global religious and cultural history.
At Bridwell Library, we are honored to welcome you to the SMU campus to view this most remarkable treasure. For more information on the Codex Sassoon, please visit Sotheby’s online.
VISITOR GUIDELINES
Parking information can be found on the Codex Fest Parking Information webpage.
WHEN
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 18
9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 19
9 a.m to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 20
WHERE
Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, SMU campus
6005 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX 75205 (32.8386316, -96.7848398)
TICKETS
- Entry to the Codex Sassoon exhibit is free, but a ticket with a reserved time is required.
- Present your printed or e-mailed virtual ticket at entry.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
- Only clear bags and small clutch purses are allowed in the exhibit. No large backpacks or purses are allowed.
- Visitors will go through security screening and metal detectors before entering the exhibit. SMU is a no-carry campus. No firearms, knives or other weapons will be permitted in the library.
- In order to accommodate all of our guests, plan on spending 10 minutes viewing the Codex Sassoon and other Bridwell exhibits.
- The entrance to the Bridwell Library exhibit will be ADA accessible.
- After viewing the exhibit, please join us for Codex Fest – lectures, music and other events and activities on the Perkins Theology campus. Food vendors will be available for a limited time each day.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For information on visiting SMU and Bridwell Library: codexinfo@smu.edu
For information on Codex Sassoon and Sotheby’s: Dallas@sothebys.com
Warmest regards and welcome to SMU!
Anthony J. Elia
Director of Bridwell Library
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Dallas Morning News, “A Hebrew Bible that’s over four times older than the U.S. is coming to Dallas“
Dallas Express, “Rare, 1,100-Year-Old Bible Coming to SMU“
i am a graduating senior at SMU… my faith is very important to me so getting to see this would be beyond life changing!
Hello Taylor! We hope you register for a ticket to see the Codex Sassoon. It’s going to be a great event.
I booked 3:00 Tuesday for 4 tickets to see the Codex Bible and haven’t received them. Could you check on this for me and have the tickets emailed to me?
My Email is: jacque.wynne@alliebeth.com
My phone # is: 214-215-8353
Thank-you, Jacquelyn Ryan Wynne
SMU 1968 & 1970
Please email codexinfo@smu.edu for any questions about the Codex Fest. We hope to see you there!