Tyndale House and Institute
Cambridge
36 Selwyn Gardens, Cambridge CB3 9BA
01223 566621
Tyndale House
Matthew Baalham, Librarian
Tyndale House is a Cambridge-based research institute housing one of the world's most advanced libraries for biblical scholarship. We bring together outstanding Christian researchers from around the world with the aim of promoting Bible understanding in the Church and beyond.
Readers must apply through our bookings system for use of the library. Day bookings are possible, but otherwise bookings are weekly, monthly or annually. We charge for our bookings but subsidise many, especially those coming from the majority world. Members of the University of Cambridge have a number of free visits per year. Please see our website https://tyndalehouse.com for more details including our booking fees.
For day pass bookings: 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday. For all other bookings: 8am–10pm, Monday–Saturday.
From 2024 we have begun a major building project on our site. The library is still operational but has been relocated. As a result, our study areas and many books are not accessible to wheelchair users. Disabled visitors are advised to get in touch with us to discuss particular needs and to see if special arrangements are possible.
The collection is reference only. We do not permit borrowing, or lend to other institutions.
45,000
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130
Electronic resources
750
We aim to collect exclusively in the field of biblical studies and the ancient Near East. Chiefly the collection covers 20th and 21st century publications, with some late 19th century. Our collection caters for the needs of doctoral and post-doctoral studies.
Donald Wiseman Archive
Heritage IS Oxford and EBSCO Discovery Service
Remote scanning service (charges apply). Tea/coffee facilities, common room and garden. Limited accommodation is available to readers.
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Currently undergoing major project for 2–3 years with a complete rebuild of the library spaces. The library has been reconfigured but very much remains open for business during this time.