Jeff Kloha discusses, whether we realize it or not, when the Bible spread around the world and across cultures, it became the basis of education and law as much as a spiritual book.

Vishal Mangalwadi discusses how our Founding Fathers were inspired by the concepts in the Bible, including the concept of liberty. What began as spiritual law became the foundation of the American government. 

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Extras: The book That Changed the World

Extras: The Words Read Around the World

Jordan Peterson discusses how the Gutenberg press kicked off a new era of education and spirituality in Europe. It democratized literacy and brought about the notion of individual responsibility before God.

Extras: A Revolution That Began with the Printed Word

Brian has an extensive educational background in history, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master of Arts degree in Ancient History from the University of Chicago. He further supplemented his studies with courses at Cornell University and the Institut für Papyrologie, Ruprecht Karls Universität, in Heidelberg, Germany.

Extras: Meet Brian Hyland

The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible is one of the most influential and significant translations of the Bible into English. The first edition of the KJV was translated in 1611, and it has had a profound impact on the English language, literature, and culture ever since. 

Extras: Inside look at the First Edition of the KJV

In this feature-length documentary, renowned scholar Dr. Jordan B. Peterson takes us on a captivating journey through the Museum of the Bible, where we are met with historians, theologians, and philosophers who discuss the powerful impact of the Bible on our lives and our world. From the history of its writing to its influence on modern culture, this eye-opening exploration will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the timeless power of God's word.

The Bible is undoubtedly one of the most influential books in history. Not only for its contents, but also for its far-reaching implications. The Gutenberg Bible, the first printed version of the Bible, revolutionized the development of literacy across western civilization. In Logos and Literacy, Jordan Peterson visits The Museum Of The Bible in Washington D.C. to explore this seismic event and discuss its lasting effects with historians, theologians and philosophers.

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