The last of the events scheduled for How God Became English--The Making of the King James Bible are coming up over the next week.  I thought that the genealogists may be interested in the presentation on preserving their family bibles.  In addition, I am excited to hear from someone who has first hand experience in translating the Bible.  For those of you who enjoy thrillers, the last lecture is spotlighting an author of the historical thriller The King James Conspiracy.  

 For more information about how to get to the university, the website address is:

https://web.kennesaw.edu/archives/exhibits_kjb

October 25, 2011
Lecture: Bible Translation: Theory, Practice, and First-Hand Experience
Athenaeum Gallery, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Dr. Brent Strawn, Associate Professor of Old Testament at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University will address the history of the theory and practice of Bible translation, citing several examples including his own recent work on the translation of the Common English Bible. Dr. Strawn holds both a master's of Divinity and doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary.

October 29, 2011
Workshop: The Family Bible: A Historical and Genealogical Resource
Athenaeum Gallery, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Librarians from the Georgia room at the Central Library of the Cobb County Public Library System will join Museums, Archives & Rare Books staff to offer owners of family Bibles information on how to use their treasured family heirlooms as a tool when doing genealogical and historical research. Presentations will provide background on the history of the family Bible, review resources available at the Georgia Room, and offer advice on how to preserve books. The presentations will be followed by small break-out sessions in which guests can discuss particular issues with our experts. Families are welcome!

November 7, 2011
Book Discussion: The King James Conspiracy
Athenaeum Gallery, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Phillip Depoy, author of the historical thriller The King James Conspiracy, will share his thoughts on the novel's creation, the research involved, and subsequent reactions. Mr. Depoy is the director of theatre at Clayton State University, an EDGAR award winning playwright, and celebrated author. Copies of The King James Conspiracy will be available for sale.