Victorian engagements with the Bible and antiquity. The shock of the old. Edited by Simon Goldhill and Ruth Jackson Ravenscroft. Pp. xii + 458 incl. 36 colour and black-and-white ills. Cambridge–New York: Cambridge University Press, 2023. £115. 978 1 009 30645 4

Key Points

• The volume examines the interactions between Victorian society, the Bible, and ancient civilizations.
• Edited collection featuring contributions from various scholars
• Includes illustrations to support discussions
• Explores historical and cultural narratives surrounding antiquity and biblical texts.
• Offers insights into how Victorian thought was shaped by ancient texts.
• Highlights cultural shifts and tensions regarding biblical interpretations.
• Presents diverse scholarly perspectives on the significance of antiquity in Victorian literature.