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The Bible & Pop Culture

The words of the 1611 King James Bible ring out today in books, poems, popular songs, speeches, and sermons. But who translated it, and what made this particular translation so influential?

Manifold Greatness tells the little-know story of one of the most widely read and printed books in the history of the English language: the King James Bible.

Join us to explore the dangerous world of earlier English Bibles, which could bring a death sentence to a translator…the massive, multi-year project that produced the King James Bible…and its later roles on both sides of the Atlantic, from family record-keeping to presidential inaugurations, and from literature to public devotion.

The Bible and Pop Culture

North Spokane Library
Wednesday, April 25 at 7pm

Spokane Valley Library
Monday, April 30 at 7pm

Dr. Linda Schearing will give a lecture about the impact of the Bible on popular culture, including literature, advertising, and humor. The talk will last about 45 minutes, with time for questions form the audience.

This program is presented in conjunction with Whitworth University Library’s exhibit, “Manifold Greatness: the Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible,” marking the 400th anniversary of the first printing of the King James Bible.

Dr. Linda S. Schearing is Professor of Hebrew Scriptures at Gonzaga University, where she has taught since 1993. Her research interests are Hebrew Scriptures, Biblical Interpretation, the Bible and popular cultures, and women’s studies. She is currently working on a book dealing with Adam, Eve and popular culture.

“Manifold Greatness” Exhibit at Whitworth University Library
The traveling exhibit, “Manifold Greatness: the Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible,” comprises 14 panels that combine narrative with images of rare books, manuscripts, and art about the origins and impact of the 1611 King James Bible. “Manifold Greatness” was organized by the Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C., and the American Library Association Public Programs Office.
The exhibit runs through May 13.
"Manifold Greatness" Exhibit at Whitworth University Library

Manifold Greatness: James R. Edwards Lecture This is the opening lecture and reception for the Library exhibit “Manifold Greatness: the Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible.” Both the Whitworth and the Spokane community are invited; it is suggested that the exhibit be viewed in the Library prior to attending the lecture and reception.
Manifold Greatness: James R. Edwards Lecture

Whitworth one of the 40 sites nationwide to host traveling exhibition in honor of King James Bible’s 400th anniversary