They left the infant with his uncle’s family not far from Baldwin City. He was born in Parkville in 1860, the son of Manx immigrants en route to the Colorado gold fields.
Visitors are required to wear masks in the building.īy appointment: email or call 785.594.4582īishop William Alfred Quayle was, by all accounts, an exceptional man. From Darwin’s Origin of Species to contemporary comic books, the 2021-2022 exhibit of the Quayle Bible Collection will exhibit the influence of Paradise Lost on Western Culture, explain the origins of Milton’s influences, and showcase the recently obtained 1688 edition of Paradise Lost, which was acquired in honor of previous Quayle curator John Forbes. Milton’s influence does not stop with theology, but spreads to every facet of popular culture and literature in Western society. Published in 1667, John Milton’s work ties together many of the non-biblical theologies and traditions of early Modern Christianity and codifies it into a written work.
On the Road from Paradise: John Milton’s Influence on Religion, Literature, and CultureĬonsidered one of the most important pieces of English literature of all time, the highly influential Paradise Lost follows the story of Lucifer’s fall from Heaven and subsequent temptation of Adam and Eve.