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May 29, 2020

Book review: Illness, Disability and Caring

Bernadette Meaden's book, Illness, Disability and Caring is the third in a study series How the B
June 19, 2019

Stuck in earlier modern thinking on gender, the Vatican fails young people

The Vatican has attacked ‘gender theory’ in a widely-criticised
February 28, 2019

Difficult witness from the ground of silence

We are experiencing a time of confusion and rage. Noisy conjecture paces in vain circles, displaying its caged fury wherever we turn.
February 1, 2017

Sexuality, gender and disrespect for scripture

In 2017, the Church of England, along with several other churches, will be looking again at sexuality and gender identity.
July 31, 2014

Christian Aid publishes new paper examining the theology of gender

Being made male or female should be a gift of God, not a weapon of oppression says a new paper by Christian Aid, Of the Same Flesh: exploring a theology of gender.
May 1, 2012

Approaching the Bible with an open heart

The Voice, a new translation of the Bible, has sparked an impassioned but not always very well-informed debate about the nature of the text, observes Savi Hensman. But skilful understanding and interpretation invite open-heartedness, not close-mindedness, she suggests.
September 17, 2011

Argentinians hold a 'month of the Bible'

In Argentina, as in many Latin American countries, September is a month to celebrate the Bible. Churches coordinate lectures, workshops and conferences for youth.
August 6, 2011

British Library working to save the St Cuthbert Gospel

The British Library has raised more than half of the £9 million needed to buy the C7th St Cuthbert Gospel before the purchase deadline expires in eight months.
June 9, 2011

The difficulty of bearing others' burdens

Helping others with their burdens is not a matter of prescriptive advice based on dogma or prejudice, or trying to take charge of others’ lives, says Savi Hensman, drawing deeply on Christian scriptural wisdom. Instead it involves being willing to listen, learn and engage.
December 25, 2010

US literary scholar analyses King James Bible's influence

The King James Bible may not be the dominant cultural reference point it once was in the United States, but it still influences contemporary letters in the country, argues a new book.