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How is it that in America the image of Jesus Christ has been used both to justify the atrocities of white supremacy and to inspire the righteousness of civil rights crusades? In The Color of Christ, Edward J.

The first Bible produced in North America, in 1663, was printed not in English—or some other European tongue—but in an Algonquian language known as Massachusett (also called Wampanoag).

America is a country increasingly defined by its diversity. We are religiously, culturally, ethnically, and racially pluralistic, composed of many different parts and interests. But what do we mean when we talk about America’s many “pluralisms”?

Celebrate the centenary of one of Chicago’s best citizens, Studs Terkel, with some of the best writers, activists, reporters, historians, and artists around.

This symposium is made possible in part by generous support from the Consulate General of Canada, Chicago. There will be a discussion with the audience following the talks.

Scott Turow and Judge Richard Posner will talk about the future of books, authors, and libraries in the digital age at the next “Conversations at the Newberry,” a new series of discussions to generate thought-provoking discourse for and frame important questions abo

If you were looking for a philosopher likely to appeal to Americans, Friedrich Nietzsche would be far from your first choice.