Featuring poems by Tom Hall, Rupert Brookes, Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, Arundathi Subramaniam and Dylan Thomas.
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Saint, Goddess and Resistor: Will the Real Brigid Please Stand Up?
At the start of February, Ireland celebrated Saint Brigid’s day with a bank holiday. Instituted only last year, this is Ireland’s first bank holiday for a female and brings Brigid out of the shadow of her fellow patron saint, Patrick. But who is this bank holiday for, is it Brigid the saint, Brigid the ancient goddess, or Brigid the resistor?
Mark: a Gospel of Resistance (Part 2)
In the second part of his analysis of Mark’s gospel, David argues that Mark conveys themes of Jewish resistance to Roman occupation through coded stories. The narrative of Jesus encountering a possessed man symbolizes the struggle against the Roman empire, reminding Jewish readers of their resilience across history. Ultimately, it advocates living a life rooted in Jewish tradition as a form of resistance.
Feminism, Non-realism and Resistance
Alison Webster reflects on her theological journey, exploring the tension between non-realist and liberation theologies, particularly feminist perspectives. She critiques individualism in non-realist thought, advocating for recognition of lived experience as foundational. Engaging with queer theory and embodied contextual theologies, she emphasizes interconnectedness and challenges traditional views of autonomy in the face of climate crisis.
Bonhoeffer: His Life
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s execution by the Nazis. A Lutheran pastor and theologian, he opposed the regime and joined a plot to assassinate Hitler. A new film portrays his life as heroic, but fabricates events. This summation encourages deeper exploration of Bonhoeffer’s true influence and theology.