Moby Dick

This novel contains many, many references to the Bible and to religious figures, stories, morals, parables. It is often said that Melville wrote this novel with a Bible near his elbow. So, this group’s posts will consider all manner of religious allusion — notice how and when and why Melville refers to a biblical story, or a biblical figure, and do a little web research to find out who the figure is or where the allusion comes from (if you can’t figure it out or don’t know it). Also, posts can focus on moments where religious imagery or religious tones are invoked, without clear or specific references to the Bible.