Happy birthday, #JaneAusten ! Her sister's picture of her captures something of the sharpness of her genius that more sentimental versions miss.
Remembering English novelist Jane Austen on her 244th birth anniversary
#JaneAusten #novelist #OnThisDay
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Carey Newman remembers Larry Hurtado: A Friend’s Reflection.
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A memorial service for Larry Hurtado has been set for Saturday, December 14th at 2pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral (23 Palmerston Place, EH12 5AW) in Edinburgh, UK. All are welcome to attend.
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“Benedict XVI attempted a diagnosis which I do not wish to criticise but merely want to correct by citing a few figures. Benedict is of the opinion that clerical sexual abuse has its origins in 1968 Movement. Figures for Austria show a totally different picture”, said Schönborn.
Clerical abuse is a “massive reality” in the Church caused among other factors by “closed systems” and the overinflated authority of priests, according to Cardinal Christoph Schönborn. thetablet.co.uk/news/12246/s…
...and my godsibling! (My dad is his godfather.)
Check out our latest alumnus profile - Duncan MacLaren, a Papal Knight, @sciaf board member and former @EdinburghAlumni alumnus of the year bit.ly/2s6lMtJ
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A scientist, a theologian and a religious studies scholar explore the origins and future of modern atheism and the rejection of God at the Albertus Conference, Martin Hall, New College this Saturday 9 November. £10/students go free but please book at bit.ly/36BUT0r
Happy All Saints Day!
Given the upcoming election and the continuing Brexit threat, it seems appropriate to post all saints of Britain and Ireland (this is an Orthodox icon so it's mainly the early ones).
It seems to me that the early saints of Britain have a lot to teach us about living across the divides of language, country of origin, education, social class, religious affiliation and lots of other divides as well.
Enjoying this mental work-out with Prof Michael Welker in the beautiful Playfair Library. Look forward to the calls to Freedom, Truth and Peace at 5.30 on Mon, Tues and Thurs next week.
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The memory of the Saints leads us to raise our eyes to Heaven: not to forget the realities of the earth, but to face them with more courage and hope. #AllSaintsDay
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“Whether you have lived here for months or many years, Scotland is your home, you are welcome here, and we want you to stay.”
Listen to First Minister @NicolaSturgeon’s message to EU citizens.
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“We deeply regret and denounce that in recent days, we have been victims of acts of violence, which reflect religious intolerance, racism, vexatious attitudes, which above all affect indigenous peoples," says a statement by Amazonia Common Home
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‘The future of Christian ethics’ - Rev Canon Prof Robin Gill will deliver our Albertus Annual Lecture, 7-8.30pm next Thursday 24 October, Martin Hall, New College. Hosted @albertusinst co-sponsored @CTPIEdinburgh bit.ly/33y0BOC
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Hannah Holtschneider discusses her new book on Salis Daiches and his place in Scottish Jewish history in the New Edinburgh University Press Blog. Read it here at: euppublishingblog.com/2019/1…
