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
Streets and places with biblical names
Many streets and places in the Nordic countries have names with biblical roots. This includes Norway, where among others, we find, Marias vei (Marias road) in Mandal, Moses vei (Moses
The Vikings and the Bible
It is likely that the Vikings had some knowledge of the Bible as early as the year 793 when they attacked Lindisfarne. The victims of the Viking raids were often
Biblical Quotes on Buildings
Many houses and buildings around the world have been decorated with quotes from the Bible. This tradition dates back to the Reformation, when it became common to decorate houses with
What did the engraver do?
Engravers had a central role in Europe’s printing presses in the 14th and 15th century. They were responsible for decorating the books. Most engravers had an artistic background, often starting
What did the parchment maker do?
The parchment maker specialised in producing and processing parchment. The work was both technically difficult and time-consuming. The production process included several steps that required proficient skills in processing animal
THE PHYSICIAN LUKE – THE METICULOUS HISTORIAN | INTRODUCTION 2
Historian When assessing Luke as a historian, it is important to keep in mind that his work was written in an entirely different era to modern historians. Today’s historians work
THE PHYSICIAN LUKE – METICULOUS HISTORIAN | INTRODUCTION 1
To introduce this series of articles, I will begin by explaining its purpose and content. The goal is to assess Luke’s credibility as an author by analysing selected passages from
