March 5, 2012, Filed Under: Books + Manuscripts, Exhibitions + Events, Research + TeachingRobert Alter shares insight about the King James Bible In conjunction with the current exhibition The King James Bible: Its History and Influence, Robert Alter speaks this Thursday about “The Question of Eloquence in the King James Version.” The event, which is co-sponsored by the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies, takes place in Jessen Auditorium. Alter is a professor… read more
February 28, 2012, Filed Under: Exhibitions + EventsFrom buildings to books to tattoos: The language of the King James Bible “Eat, drink, and be merry.” “The skin of our teeth.” “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Phrases from the King James Bible are so thoroughly integrated into our language that we often don’t think about their origins. In conjunction with today’s opening of the… read more
February 7, 2012, Filed Under: Authors, Books + ManuscriptsCharles Dickens turns 200 today Charles Dickens was born in 1812—200 years ago today—and his works continue to be some of the most beloved and enduring stories in the English literary canon. The Ransom Center has strong holdings of Charles Dickens materials, many of which were donated to the Center in the 1970s by Halstead… read more
