The Bible as the Root of Western Literature

Wisconsin Bookwatch, March, 2005

The Bible As The Root Of Western Literature

Professor Adam Potkay

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The latest in The Modern Scholar series, The Bible As The Root Of Western Literature: Stories, Poems And Parables is a college-level instructional resource on audio CD, designed to give listeners a literary and historical overview of the Bible, from Genesis to the Book of Revelation, along with a basic understanding as to how the Bible has influenced literary traditions of the West. Questions discussed include "What, in literary terms does a given Biblical story mean?" and "How has a given story been interpreted by literary critics from centuries past to the modern day?" Award-winning English professor Adam Potkay spells out the interweaving between the Biblical text and roots of literature in this unique tool ideal for self-study and review, and also useful for students of the Bible seeking to reinforce their basic understanding of the texts. 7 CDs, 14 hours.