Episode Synopsis "In the beginning was the Word #1: What is the Bible?"

What are the origins of arguably one of the most widely disseminated and translated books: the Holy Bible? How have ancient authors sought to transmit the story of God? 🤔 In this episode, we go back to basics: on exploring how the Bible came to be. Before we start looking, here we must first start by listening. After all, the visual and cultural heritage of Christianity is, first and foremost, founded on the Word of God. Dr Regina Frey meets up with Prof Gudrun Nassauer, asking the question: 'What is the Bible?'

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