The King James Bible 1611-2011. Origins, Impact and Influence.
Telling Tales of King James' Bible, 1611-2011: An exhibition and educational resource package.
2011 marks the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible, the first English Bible authorized for use in churches throughout England. Working together with Sheffield Cathedral and Museums Sheffield, the Department of Biblical Studies has created a complete resource package to enable churches, cathedrals and schools in England and further afield to mark the anniversary.
About Telling Tales Telling Tales is an exhibition and educational resource package that explores the history and contemporary relevance of the English bible. What was so radical about the King James Version? How has translation developed in the past 400 years, and what difference does it make? How has the Bible's use (and abuse) influenced world history? What are the political implications of a religious text in the modern world? Is the Bible still relevant to our secular society? |
NEW: DIY Exhibition Package May 2011: We're pleased to announce the arrival of a new General Edition of the Telling Tales material. Packaged as a DVD-Rom, it includes a complete kit to put on your own King James Bible exhibition, educational materials for use with children and adults (including a class project for Key Stage 2 and a workshop for 15-18 year olds) plus the interactive digital guide to Telling Tales, aka The UnAuthorized Version. |
Sample the resources The package includes exhibition materials designed to be of interest to the general public, together with an array of flexible materials suitable for use with schools and other visitors. Consultants from Museums Sheffield have helped to ensure quality and relevance. |
Free learning materials Parts of our curriculum support package are available for use by classroom teachers, SACREs and other educational forums. These resources are free of charge; only the costs of printing need to be met locally. |
Find Telling Tales The exhibition is on display at cathedrals, churches and abbeys around the UK throughout 2011. See the treasure map for more details. |
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