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Category Archives: History
Greek Treasures: ancient and modern
I just came across this opinion piece in the LA times of 26th February by James Romm, a scholar I admire greatly. But here he offers an example of highly emotional rhetoric which is historically unjustified. At the same time, his article … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring the Past, History, Inventing the Past, Remembering the Past
Tagged Ancient Athens, Greece, Greek crisis, Parthenon, Pericles, Thucydides
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Vaclav Havel – Kim Jong-il – Christopher Hitchens
Sometimes history hands you odd juxtapositions, as has happened just now with the deaths, within a few days, of Christopher Hitchens, Vaclav Havel and Kim Jong-il. Three deaths that make you think about conscience, freedom of speech and the choices … Continue reading
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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Working Memories
One of those magnificent German words which can’t quite be translated into English is Erinnerungsarbeit. It describes the effort that goes into remembering, into giving the past its due and making sure that important lessons are not forgotten. As you might … Continue reading
Posted in History, Inventing the Past, Memory, Remembering the Past
Tagged history, memory
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