Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room
The Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room
Dr. Warren Wiersbe, one of the foremost Bible teachers, professors, and authors of the 20th century, a man known as the pastor’s pastor, gifted his vast personal library to Cedarville University. This impressive collection of commentaries, nonfiction publications, and works of literature is housed in the Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room, located in Cedarville’s Center for Biblical and Theological Studies.
We are blessed to steward this remarkable collection, which is far more than just books on a shelf. Because of Dr. Wiersbe’s notes and observations, these resources are the accumulated wisdom and insight of one of the great servants of the church. What a blessing and resource this is to our faculty and to our students — in a very real way continuing Dr. Wiersbe's legacy of Gospel ministry.
Search the Wiersbe Library Collection
Use this search to find books and study resources included in the Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room, which is housed in the Center for Biblical and Theological Studies. Faculty, staff, and students can enjoy conducting research or reading for personal enrichment in the beautifully appointed Reading Room; however, resources may not be checked out or removed.
A Message From Dr. Warren Wiersbe
Shortly before his death, Dr. Wiersbe filmed a greeting to guests of the Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room, welcoming them and expressing his desire that the books be a tool for spiritual growth.
Behind the Gift
Wiersbe Library Dedication on Homecoming Weekend
Personal Library of One of America’s Foremost Bible Teachers Coming to Cedarville
Announcing the Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room
Dr. Warren Wiersbe, one of the foremost Bible teachers, professors and authors of the 20th century, has gifted his vast personal library to Cedarville University.
Wiersbe Home Library Photo Gallery
Look through the photos of Dr. Thomas White and Dr. Jason Lee's visit through Dr. Warren and Betty Wiersbe's home library.
The Pastor's Pastor Leaves a Legacy of Pointing People to Jesus
Cedarville University celebrates the legacy of Warren Wiersbe, one of the foremost Bible teachers, professors and authors of the 20th century. Known as the pastor’s pastor, Wiersbe passed away Thursday, May 2, at the age of 89 — two weeks before his 90th birthday.
Last year, Wiersbe and his wife, Betty, announced their plan to gift his immense personal library of books to Cedarville University. This impressive collection of commentaries, nonfiction publications and works of literature, estimated at between 13,000 and 14,000 titles, is housed in the Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room, located in Cedarville’s Center for Biblical and Theological Studies.
“Warren Wiersbe was a personal hero, faithful preacher, wordsmith and a dear friend,” commented Cedarville president Dr. Thomas White. “We will work hard to continue his legacy of service to our Savior at Cedarville.”
Library Photo Gallery
View our gallery of Dr. Thomas White and Dr. Jason Lee's visit to the Wiersbe's home library.
