St. John’s Bible representative Brad Neary calls it a “Bible for the 21st century” for its ecumenical spirit and emphasis on modern sensibilities. But it’s a Bible with very ancient ...

Armstrong’s research finds her dusting off a lot of scripture from long ago to find texts that have been selectively parsed to codify contemporary belief systems.

Sr. Reid will give her audience a look at how biblical women are depicted in Scripture, in art, and in the St. John’s Bible, and what they have to say to women and men disciples today.

A History of the Bible: The Story of the World’s Most Influential Book, by John Barton. Viking. 640 pages. $35. The Lost Art of Scripture: Rescuing the Sacred Texts, by Karen Armstrong. Knopf. 624 ...