The bible is the one book that has probably had more impact on our modern society than any other. You can not tell the history of New Zealand or any other western country without talking about the bible. It has been translated into almost every language. I have it in Maori at home while my mother has a copy in Bislama (How many of you can tell me where they speak Bislama?)
The most famous version of the bible however is possibly the King James Bible and this year is the four hundredth year of the King James Bibles long publication history. To celebrate the Invercargill Bible society are holding a Bible read-athon in the library between 1 & 4 pm this Sunday.
I personally think the bible is one of those books that everybody should have read. Even if your not religious it's a book that contains masses of stories, histories and philosophy. From love stories to blood and gore, the bible has it all.
If your interested the library also holds books on the history of the bible. One specific to the King James is David Norton's 'The King James Bible : a short history from Tyndale to today'
So if your in any way interested in this weekend's event come along to the library this Sunday or contact Diane (216 3622) for more information or to volunteer.
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