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Category Archives: Bible as History
The Word of Gove – or: a King James Bible for Every School?
On Friday, the Guardian reported that Michael Gove, the Education Secretary, has decided to send a King James Bible to every state school in England. This has triggered a strong critical reaction from some quarters, and I find that I disagree with Michael Gove … Continue reading
Posted in Bible as History, Education, Exploring the Past, History, Politics, Religion
Tagged Bible, Curriculum, Education, history, King James Bible, Michael Gove, Schools, Secularism
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A Bankers’ Gospel?
This morning at mass I experienced a remarkable example of how a well-known story can change its meaning when its historical context changes. This week’s Gospel was Matthew 25.13-30, the story of the talents. Here it is in full: 13 “Therefore … Continue reading
Posted in Bible as History, Exploring the Past, History, Uncategorized
Tagged bankers, Gospels, investment, Jesus, money, Occupy Wall Street Protest, parables, St Paul's
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