Concordia Historical Institute, located on the campus of Concordia Seminary in Clayton, Missouri, announces a major exhibit of rare books and coins documenting the 500-year history of theReformation. Under the title "Pressed into Service by the Word of God," this special exhibit will explore-through books and coins-the history of Martin Luther (1483-1546) and the Reformation thatbegan on October 31, 1517.

For 500 years, both the printing press and the coin press have given witness to the truths of the Word of God rediscovered. But more importantly, the exhibit will focus on men and women pressedinto service for the sake of Christ and the Gospel. The focus of the exhibit is summed up by Martin Luther's confession at the Diet of Worms on April 18, 1521: "I am bound by the Scriptures Ihave quoted; my conscience is captive to the Word of God."

The public is invited to attend the official opening of the exhibit on Saturday, February 18th, 2017 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) at Concordia Historical Institute, 804 Seminary Place, Clayton, Missouri63105. Tours of the CHI archives will also be offered on February 18th.

"This is a special opportunity to view choice books, coins and medals-some from the 16th and 17th centuries-from Concordia Historical Institute's Rare Book Collection and Reformation Coin andMedal Collection." notes CHI Executive Director Daniel N. Harmelink. "These artifacts are rarely on exhibit and have been hand selected to give a fresh and challenging perspective on the Reformationand its on-going influence over the last 500 years."

After opening day, regular exhibit hours will be Mondays through Fridays (9:30 AM to 3:30 PM).

The exhibit is suitable for not only adults but also youth-especially students taking classes for First Communion or Confirmation.

Special lectures and an exhibit catalog are scheduled for later this year.

To read the complete announcement, see:
http://concordiahistoricalinstitute.org/pressed-into-service-by-the-word-of-god/

To read the CoinsWeekly article, see:
CHI exhibits coins and medals from Luther's time(http://www.coinsweekly.com/en/News/CHI-exhibits-coins-and-medals-from-Luthers-time/4?&id=4952)