Exchange: Reflections of the Bible in American Literature

Mon Oct 06 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-06:00

6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, CO, United States, Colorado 80303 | Boulder

Boulder JCC
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Exchange: Reflections of the Bible in American Literature
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Mondays, October 6 - November 10 | 1:00-3:00 PM | $68 | 6 weeks
Instructor: Jim Vacca
We examine both the Old and New Testaments and look at how the ancient texts are reflected in American Literature. For instance, Steinbeck's novel, The Grapes of Wrath, directly references Exodus. With wit, humor, and insight, we discuss a variety of authors and discover how they not only reflect Biblical themes but also advance our American Identity in their novels, poems, and essays. There will also be a "show and tell" aspect to the class as I share my many books, letters, games, art, and other objects to expand our discussions.
About your instructor:
Jim Vacca is a retired teacher from Boulder Valley Schools and the University of Colorado, and a well-seasoned lecturer at Comic Con. Vacca is an ardent collector of obscure items, including an Atomic-era Philco Predicta television set, vintage comics, original cartoon art, and wonderful ephemera ranging from a '60s-era Batman school writing pad to an old embossed-leather pencil case featuring a flying Superman.
Join us immediately after your exchange class for Estate & Financial Planning: Strategies for a Meaningful Legacy, register here.
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