20th Century
Echoes from Eternity: 36. Beyond English sound-worlds
Lockdown, at last, is easing in the UK – after over 100 days. So I’m winding up this little series of poetry readings. But if
5th July 2020
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culture
19th Century
Hearing the Unheard: 3. Five Novels by Black Novelists
One of the many reasons for missing life in central London is Daunt Books. I’ve mentioned it a few times here, including in this post
3rd July 2020
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AMERICAS
Q Marks the Spot 141 (July 2020)
Sacred Treasure Carl Trueman has a simply superb First Things piece on Covid19, human mortality and modern culture’s avoidance of death: The Final Enemy Justin
1st July 2020
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20th Century
Hearing the Unheard: 2. Five Black Theologians to listen to
Inevitably, this series’ lists are very personal and limited. It’s primarily a way of honouring those who have had an impact on me, but they’re
21st June 2020
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AFRICA
Hearing the Unheard: 1. Five Black Perspectives at TED
I’m starting a new occasional blog series with this post, which was stimulated by something I recently read in Daniel Hill’s challenging book White Awake: An
14th June 2020
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beauty
Echoes from Eternity: 33. Clive James on his own Mortality
I was genuinely saddened by the news of Clive James’ death last year. He always struck me as such a fascinating and fascinated man, humane
11th June 2020
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AMERICAS
Q Marks the Spot 140 (June 2020)
Sacred Treasure George Floyd left a Gospel legacy in Houston: tragedy piles on tragedy, but this is just one tiny glimmer of light. Having God
31st May 2020
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20th Century
Echoes from Eternity: 31. Micheal O’Siadhail
Back to some poetry now. I first came across a poem by Micheal O’Siadhail in a lecture when I was at seminary. But I can’t
29th May 2020
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Ancient History
Echoes from Eternity: 30. Umberto Eco (pt2) Books in the library
There is so much good stuff in Eco’s collection that I couldn’t resist another outing after the last one (click the link for all the
22nd May 2020
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BOOKS/WRITING
Echoes from Eternity: 29. Umberto Eco goes travelling
We can’t travel because of the virus. But one day we will… hopefully! So it’s worth gearing ourselves up with practical tips and advice. But
19th May 2020
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art & painting
Echoes from Eternity: 27. England (from Eland Books)
It seemed a good plan to turn to another of Eland’s Poetry of Place anthologies. This time, it’s England’s turn, compiled by A. N. Wilson.
13th May 2020
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Ancient History
Echoes from Eternity: 24. The Ruins of Time (from Eland Books)
A slightly different approach today. One of my favourite publishers is Eland Books – they specialise in bringing classics of travel writing back into print
3rd May 2020
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