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For Immediate Release

August 28, 2003

SPEAKER TO ADDRESS "THE HISTORY OF HELL FROM THE BIBLE TO DANTE"

LINCOLN, Neb. —“The History of Hell From The Bible To Dante” will be the topic of Dr. Alan Berstein’s presentation at Nebraska Wesleyan University on Thursday, September 11.

Berstein, a professor of medieval history at the University of Arizona, is the author of “The Formation of Hell.” His presentation will begin at 1 p.m. in Callen Conference Center, located in the lower level of the Smith-Curtis Administration Building, one block east of 50th and St. Paul.

Berstein’s presentation is part of the Mattingly Visiting Distinguished Scholars Program, named for Dr. E.L. Mattingly, professor emeritus of religion, in recognition of his service to Nebraska Wesleyan and its students.

The presentation is free and open to the public.