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The Eucharist is a central ritual of Christians, and a
central to that ritual is the use of a cup of wine for which thanks have been
offered to God. But what is often forgotten is that in this…
Dr Simeon Zahl describes his experience, as an American, of
celebrating a relatively modern festival: Thanksgiving in the United States of America.A similar video from the Sacred Calendars…
All religions use time as a central element
in the way they celebrate. They have a sacred year – a sequence of festivals
arranged in an annual cycle. Here Rabbi Mendy Lent introduces one of the…
Dr Christina Lee, Associate Professor of Viking Studies in
the School of English, looks at how disability and disease were viewed by
Christians during the Middle Ages. She uses evidence that comes…
Professor Tom O’Loughlin points out a complexity in the use of
the word ‘eucharist.’ It is usually thought of as just a technical name for a
ritual – the ritual practiced…
Professor Tom O'Loughlin discusses the various meanings of the word 'blessing' in Christian discourse. #a2zoftheology
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