L323 Melvyn Bragg: The King James Bible

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Since its publication in 1611, the King James Bible has been the bestselling book in the world and, many believe, the one with the greatest impact. In this event to celebrate the 400th anniversary of its publication, broadcaster and author, Melvyn Bragg is our authoritative and compelling guide to this Book of Books.

University of Gloucestershire

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Sat, 2011-10-15 12:00
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Sat, 2011-10-15 12:00
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Since its publication in 1611, the King James Bible has been the bestselling book in the world and, many believe, the one with the greatest impact. In this event to celebrate the 400th...
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103515
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84
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103517
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L099 Translating Holy Texts

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2011-07-29 15:10

From the King James Bible to the Bhagavad Gita, the translation of sacred texts raises many complex issues, from the theological and linguistic to the artistic and cultural. Language expert Stephen Prickett, and playwright David Edgar are joined by author of The Translator Leila Aboulela to discuss this fascinating process.

 

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Sun, 2011-10-09 16:00
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Sun, 2011-10-09 16:00
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From the King James Bible to the Bhagavad Gita, the translation of sacred texts raises many complex issues, from the theological and linguistic to the artistic and cultural. Language expert Stephen Prickett...
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103346
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84
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103347
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L095 Tahmima Anam, Anne Rice & Natasha Solomons

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How do writers’ religious backgrounds influence their writing? The novelists Anne Rice (Interview with a Vampire, the Seraphim series) Natasha Solomons (The Novel in the Viola) and Tahmima Anam (The Good Muslim) have all written novels of extraordinary power in which religion plays a complex part. They discuss their writing and the ebb and flow of faith’s influence on their work.

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Sun, 2011-10-09 14:00
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Sun, 2011-10-09 14:00
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How do writers’ religious backgrounds influence their writing? The novelists Anne Rice (Interview with a Vampire, the Seraphim series) Natasha Solomons (The Novel in the Viola) and Tahmima Anam...
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103330
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84
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103331
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L239 Simon Sebag Montefiore: Jerusalem: The Biography

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The story of the holy city of Jerusalem is an epic and immensely colourful one. In this sumptuously illustrated talk, Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of Jerusalem: The Biography brings its history alive, through the stories of the men and women who have created, ruled and inhabited it, from King David to his own great-great uncle.

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Thu, 2011-10-13 12:00
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Thu, 2011-10-13 12:00
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The story of the holy city of Jerusalem is an epic and immensely colourful one. In this sumptuously illustrated talk, Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of Jerusalem: The Biography...
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102564
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84
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102565
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L228 Religion and Politics: Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Richard Harries, Mary Warnock & Nick Spencer

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2011-07-29 15:09

Religion has always been a powerful force in US politics, yet Alastair Campbell famously said ‘we don’t do God’. However, from ‘Faith in the City’ to the ‘Big Society’, religion and politics in contemporary Britain seem inextricably linked. Our distinguished panel members Nick Spencer,  Mary Warnock, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and Richard Harries discuss Britain’s thorny relationship between church, mosque, synagogue and state.

 

Duration 75 mins. 

 

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Wed, 2011-10-12 20:45
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Wed, 2011-10-12 20:45
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Religion has always been a powerful force in US politics, yet Alastair Campbell famously said ‘we don’t do God’. However, from ‘Faith in the City’ to the ‘Big Society’, religion and politics...
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102528
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84
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102529
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L163 John Julius Norwich: A History of England in 100 Places

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From battlefield to sacred building, from castle to cottage, from the Bridgwater Canal to Blackpool Pier, historian John Julius Norwich tells the political, cultural, social, religious and economic story of England through one hundred key places you can still visit today, in this fascinating and thought-provoking illustrated talk.

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Tue, 2011-10-11 12:30
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Tue, 2011-10-11 12:30
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From battlefield to sacred building, from castle to cottage, from the Bridgwater Canal to Blackpool Pier, historian John Julius Norwich tells the political, cultural, social, religious and economic story of England...
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102460
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84
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102461
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L150 Rabbi Lionel Blue

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2011-07-29 15:09

In his inimitable way, Rabbi Lionel Blue dispenses wisdom and wit in equal measure, whilst provoking us to think about the spiritual in our lives. He joins us to discuss his extraordinary life and the importance of his faith to him.

 

Duration 75 mins.

 

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Mon, 2011-10-10 20:45
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Mon, 2011-10-10 20:45
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In his inimitable way, Rabbi Lionel Blue dispenses wisdom and wit in equal measure, whilst provoking us to think about the spiritual in our lives. He joins us to discuss his extraordinary life and the importance of his faith to him...
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102384
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102385
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