Why is Pentecost celebrated?
We find the word “Pentecost” in Acts of the Apostles 2:1-4: When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing…
Writing materials Part 3 – Palimpsest
What kind of writing materials is the bible's handwriting written on? In the last part of the article series "What kind of writing materials is the bible's handwriting written on?"…
Sailors and the Bible
Life at sea has always been identified by uncertainty, long voyages, and strong natural forces. For many sailors, the Bible became an important possession, not only as a religious scripture…
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 given…
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…
