From Oct. 1 through Nov. 5, Bluffton (Ohio) University will host the traveling exhibit “Mirror of the Martyrs” in the Albrecht Gallery of Sauder Visual Arts Center. This dramatic and colorful exhibit tells the story of religious conflict and violence in the Reformation era from the perspective of Anabaptist martyrs and offers one way to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.

Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 1-5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-6 p.m.

The Mirror of the Martyrs exhibit is based on illustrated martyr stories from the 1685 “Martyrs Mirror,” and features eight of the original copper plates produced by Dutch artist Jan Luyken to illustrate the book. The exhibit allows visitors to learn about Mennonite religious heritage and its application to people’s contemporary lives. The award-winning exhibit was developed and produced at the Kauffman Museum in North Newton Kansas.

Bluffton University is also planning a number of exhibit-related presentations and performances that provide opportunities to learn more about the history of the Reformation and of the Anabaptist movement that has shaped Bluffton’s spiritual heritage. Below is a preview of these events. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

More information about the exhibit and presentations can also be found at http://www.bluffton.edu/arts/mirror/