Our Biblical Collections contain over 6000 volumes that focus on the history, transmission, and interpretation of Biblical texts. Unique to this collection is the Massachusetts Bible Society Collection, with over 4500 Bibles in 1500 languages.
The collections listed here are located in our Archives and Research Collection. Access to archival holdings (e.g. paper church records, personal papers, baptism certificates, etc). are by appointment only; please contact please contact the Archivist and Preservation Librarian (617 353-1323 or kjackman@bu.edu). For access to books in our special collections, please find a full-time librarian on staff during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm) who will be happy to pull the material for you.