Spring Book Club: The Bible as Literature (Part 1 of 4)

Not just a religious document, theBible is also one of the great works of world literature. Originally
written in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic (and long only available to
Western Europe in Latin), it finally received a complete translation
into English during the Renaissance under King James the First of
England.

The best scholars and poets of the day
were recruited to bring about not only an accurate translation, but
one that fit the idioms of English while also reflecting the verbal
artistry of the original languages. Join us for a literary discussion
of selected readings from the King James Version.

Registered participants will receive
reading assignments and questions via email and are responsible for
finding their own book copy. (Ask about interlibrary loans as
necessary.)

Guest speaker: Dr. Beth Quitslund,
Professor of English at Ohio University and scholar of religious
literature from Renaissance England.Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.