Mansfield,Ohio- Amazing things continue to happen at BibleWalk, Ohio’s only life-size wax museum. The Walk of The Parables, BibleWalk’s newest exhibit will be open to the public March 21, 2015. The Walk of The Parables consists of 39 original oil paintings, each four feet wide and seven feet high. The paintings are the work of noted religious artist Mark Pedro; and are thought to be the first series of paintings depicting the parables of Jesus ever undertaken by a single artist. They were formerly on display at Christus Gardens in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
“We are very honored to share not only Mark Pedro’s paintings with the public, but also through his paintings, his love for God,” says Julia Hardin, BibleWalk’s Director. “The parables will prove to be a wonderful addition which will greatly compliment our tours and other exhibits that are offered at BibleWalk,” continues Hardin.
BibleWalk first opened its doors August 15, 1987. At that time BibleWalk aka The Living Bible Museum consisted of museum quality fiberglass figures making up 19 scenes. Today BibleWalk has grown into 70 scenes featuring over 300 life-sized wax figures. One of the most notable scenes is Madam Tussaud’s famous re-creation of The Last Supper.
In addition to BibleWalk’s tours: The Life of Christ, Miracles of the Old Testament, The Heart of The Reformation and The Museum of Christian Martyrs, are a number of exhibits also on display.
Among the exhibits is a collection of American Votive Folk Art, formerly Gems Vesper Museum in Barton, New York; the Word Picture Art of Rhee Kwang Hyuk, the Woodcarvings of John Burns, four cases of rare Bibles from the collection of Rev. Lewie Miller, and 3 animated scenes donated to BibleWalk by The American Bible Association. BibleWalk’s entry way gives home to artist Elfred Lee’s “The Invitation.” This limited edition 4 ft by 8 ft framed picture was donated by BibleLand Studios.
BibleWalk is also home to “Dinner With Grace,” a Christian Dinner Theater.
For further information and/or pictures Julia Hardin can be contacted at BibleWalk, 500 TIngley Ave, Mansfield, Ohio, phone 419-524-0139 or 1-800-222-0139, or email [email protected]. Visit their website at www.biblewalk.us.
