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Nov. 11, 2002, New York City Lecture on Grand Printed Bibles


From "Nat'l Council of Churches" <nccc_usa@ncccusa.org>
Date Thu, 17 Oct 2002 10:33:35 -0400

National Council of Churches
NCC10/16/02

NOVEMBER 11, 2002, NEW YORK CITY: LECTURE ON GRAND PRINTED BIBLES

Please list in your events calendar for November 11, 2002

Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at 6:30 p.m.  Biblical translator Walter Harrelson
and fine printer Andrew Hoyem discuss the history of grand printed Bibles.
On display will be the magnificent new Arion Press Folio Bible - produced by
the traditional processes of Monotype composition, letterpress printing, and
hand illumination and binding. The 1,350-page Bible measures 18 by 13 inches
and weighs 35 pounds.  Venue: The Interchurch Center, Sockman Lounge, 475
Riverside Drive (enter Claremont Avenue between 119-120th St.), Manhattan.
Hosted by the National Council of Churches.  Admission is free; RSVP to
Linda at 212-870-2923.

Media Contact: National Council of Churches, 212-870-2227

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