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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Like a diamond shimmering on the hand of a beautiful, newly betrothed young woman, the Scriptorium at Orlando's Holy Land Experience (HLE) is a magnificent gem whose brilliance must be seen to be truly appreciated.

HLE's pièce de résistance, the Scriptorium is a $12-million-dollar center filled to the brim with the world's largest private collection of authentic biblical antiquities. Located in the theme park capital of the world, the Scriptorium is a truly unique facility Floridians can be proud to call their own. An 18,000-square-foot, two-storey, copper-colored museum built in fourth-century Byzantine architectural style, the Scriptorium is an outstanding tourist destination, tracing the holy writings of Christianity and Judaism...and so much more.

The museum is a walk-through experience and automated tour that introduces guests to the Van Kampen Collection. Privately owned by Robert and Judith Van Kampen, the collection is a testament to the couple's devotion to God with its ancient Babylonian clay tablets, codices, manuscripts, scrolls, Bibles -- many of which are extremely rare, some the only known copies in existence -- and other religious antiquities. Each treasured piece is presented for visitors to enjoy, in the historical and geographical environment out of which it originated.

HLE's Scriptorium takes visitors on an incredible fifty-five minute, highly-themed historical journey, unveiling pieces dating back 4000 years, and highlighting the fascinating origins of the holy bible. The Scriptorium journey tells the story of those who struggled to make the Bible available to all who sought its solace...the blood stained pages of a martyr's bible tell just part of the story of these brave, committed women and men who were imprisoned, some brutally murdered, simply for owning or sharing a bible.

A treasure trove of biblical antiquities, HLE's Scriptorium illustrates the parallels between the bible and civilization's history, shows the lasting effect of it all upon our world, and captures in an interesting new way what many of us have read about in our history books and bibles. Opening with young men and women greeters dressed in monks' robes, the tour ends with a spectacular display of the ten commandments and a stunning collection of paintings of biblical men and women who loved the word of God.

HLE Hours of Operation
The Holy Land Experience is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM, but is closed on Sunday except for special events. Please check the calendar for our operating times as they may vary throughout the year:
www.holylandexperience.com/guest_services/seasonal_hours.html.

For more information visit HLE online at www.holylandexperience.com. HLE is located at 4655 Vineland Road, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., 32811.

Gate price includes all park activities (except dining and shopping) during operating hours: exhibits, musical dramas, presentations, special guests performances or guest speakers, and the movie theatre. Parking, wheelchairs, and strollers are free; special rates are offered to pre-booked bus groups. 

HLE is owned by TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network), the largest Christian television network with thousands of TV and cable affiliates worldwide, including WHLV TV 52 in Orlando. 

About The Holy Land Experience (HLE)
The Holy Land Experience bases its ministry on reaching out to visitors through the innovative use of music, drama, and historical presentations, bringing together the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Bible world in a unique and interactive way. Educational in nature, HLE's structures and exhibits characterize the style, architecture, and settings of ancient Jerusalem; lively presentations provide visitors with an understanding of their biblical significance. Inspirational and theatrical re-creations of the ministry of Jesus, stories from the Old Testament, miracles, and triumphs, will move the spirit of HLE's guests. For more information on the Holy Land Experience, visit www.holylandexperience.com.