I happened to see the first image here on Tumblr and became curious about such a beautiful library - however the author had left no mention of where it might be found or anything about it. Comments suggested people wanted to know and someone thankfully left enough information that I was able to create a little bio for it: This is the Lanier Theological Library, situated in Houston, Texas. While its regal appearance my have you thinking it’s an old and well established library, it was only opened to the public in 2010 and houses over 100,000 volumes within its 17,000Sq.ft area. This isn’t your basic library; it specializes in Archaeology, Biblical Studies, Church History, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Egyptology, Linguistics, and Theology. The LTL also houses a comprehensive periodical collection as well as historical documents and museum-quality artifacts. There are regular exhibitions and artifacts on display, including Dead Sea Scrolls, C.S.Lewis Collection, two stone tablets and two early King James Bibles, amongst other items. They also hold regular lectures and discussions that one might partake in. To add to all this the designer of the Library, Mark Lanier, built a modern replica of a 500AD Byzantine church on site as well as the chapel's ceilings featuring scenes from the Bible painted by Texas artist Richard McCluskey. He also painted the ceiling of the library's main hall, which looks rather grand, if I might say so. Definately worth a poke around if you ever find yourself in Texas!
