The Role of the Bible in Theater
The role of the Bible in Western theater dates back to the mystery plays of the Middle Ages. This form of theater primarily served pedagogical and religious purposes and were…
The Bible and the men of Eidsvoll
The Bible played a pivotal role in nation-building and public enlightenment, and also acted as a cornerstone of Norwegian democracy. No other book had such a large influence on Norwegian…
The Bible and Beer Labels
Biblical names are often found on beverages, this includes beer. It is not surprising that several types of beer have biblical names, this is because European brewing tradition is closely…
Henrik Wergeland and the Bible
The Norwegian poet Henrik Wergeland was strongly influenced by the Bible throughout his life. This is evident through both his artistic and political work. It was a given that the…
