TEXTS, TRADITIONS & TRANSLATIONS: THE CREATION OF THE BIBLE

As with all great literature, the story of how the Bible emerged is a fascinating one. Why were some books included and others failed to make the cut? Why do Catholics and Orthodox Christians have more books in their canon than Jews and Protestants? What happens when you translate a text out of its original language, and why do some translations like the Latin Vulgate and King James Bible carry such weight?
Finally, once a text has been written and translated it needs to be interpreted – and that too is a complex process. Join Michael Tunnicliffe as he brings both literary and historical approaches to bear on one of the most significant texts in the history of civilisations.