Neil Rees
Who was Pope Adrian IV, the only English Pope?
Few people know that there was once a Pope from England. This is the story …
How a chance encounter led to an Easter song
At Easter one of the lesser-known songs is “Wounded for Me”. It has an interesting backstory …
The origins and meaning of the word ‘Israel’ in the Bible
There are many different, but related, meanings of the word Israel in the Bible. Here is the story ...
How the world’s oldest story of a women’s rights campaign is in the Bible
What is probably the world’s first recorded successful women’s rights campaign is in the Bible. Here is the story ...
Who are some of the most significant mothers of the Bible?
On Mothering Sunday, we can remember the famous mothers of the Bible. Many of these mothers played an important role not only in the Bible, but also in history and theology. This is the story …
When New Year’s Day used to be on 25 March
25 March is known as Lady Day, also known as the Annunciation of the Lord, and it used to be the old New Year’s Day. This is the story …
Who was St Joseph and what do we know about him?
The 19th of March is St Joseph’s Day, which in some countries is known as Father’s Day, but who was St Joseph and what do we know about him? This is the story …
Who was St Patrick and why is he patron saint of Ireland?
The 17 of March is St Patrick’s Day. Who was St Patrick and why is he the patron saint of Ireland? This is the story ...
How modern science owes its existence to Christian theology
Some people think that you have to choose between science and religion, but that is not the case. This is the story …
Finding female voices in the Scriptures
On 8 March we mark International Women’s Day. It is not well known that there are parts of the Bible from a female perspective, and that some parts were composed by women. This is the story …
Who was Huldah in the Bible and why is she important?
In the Old Testament we can read the account of the female prophet, teacher, and leader Huldah who played a key role in Jewish history. This is the story ...
Why do some Christians fast during Lent?
During Lent many Christians use the time to fast something. This is the story ...
Who was St David and why is he the patron saint of Wales?
The first day of March is St David’s Day. Who was St David and why is he the patron saint of Wales? This is the story ...
What are the four loves in the New Testament?
The English word love covers many meanings, but in Greek we find concepts often known as 'the Four Loves'. This is the story ...
The origins and use of the word 'church'
The word 'church' in common language has many meanings depending on the context. This is the story ...
The story behind the red letters in your Bible
Millions of people read the New Testament printed with the words of Jesus in red. Most people do not realise that this is a fairly modern evangelical tradition. This is the story ...