The Bible in Norwegian coastal culture
When Christianity gained a foothold in Norway and Europe, many pagan beliefs survived, such as superstitions, folk tales and folk medicine. The Catholic Church only persecuted witchcraft, i.e. people who
Biblical motifs from the most prominent visual artists through the ages
The Bible has been an important source of inspiration for several of history’s most famous artists. From the masters of the Renaissance to today’s modernists, the Bible and its stories
The Bible and means of Transport
There are several famous vehicles whose names are inspired by the Bible, including several of the most famous ships in history: the Santa Maria, one of three ships the Italian
Bottle sizes and biblical names
Several large format wine bottles carry biblical names. Most of these are named after kings from biblical times. Among them we find Nebuchadnezzar, Rehoboam, Methuselah and more. Why they were
The Bible and performing arts
The role of the Bible in western theatre dates back to the medieval mystery plays. This form of theatre had primarily pedagogical and religious purposes, and the plays were often
The historical background of Northern Sámi orthography
The first printed literature in Sámi appeared in 1619 and marked the distinction between old and newer Sámi language. However, the unique orthography that characterises today’s Northern Sámi written language
How has the Bible influenced Finnish authors?
In this last part we will take a look at how some of Finland’s most well known authors and cultural figures have been influenced by the Bible. We have also
How has the Bible influenced Norwegian authors?
In this part of the series, the Bible’s influence on Nordic culture, we will take a closer look at Nordic authors’ relationship with the Bible. We have also written articles
How has the Bible influenced Danish authors?
In this part of the series, the Bible’s influence on Nordic culture, we will take a closer look at Nordic authors’ relationship with the Bible. We have also made articles
