Neil Rees
How the Bible has influenced pop lyrics
Quotations from the Bible have often popped up in popular music through the decades. This is the story ...
Who were the tribes of Israel?
The tribes of Israel stem back to Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham. This is the story ...
What is the Great Commission and why is it important?
Perhaps we should think of today's world as pre-Revival rather than post-Christian.
What is the origin of the word 'Bible'?
How we get the word 'Bible' is tied to the history of the Bible itself. This is the story...
The story of the women of Pentecost
Women played an important role at the original Pentecost, which St Peter felt obliged to explain to the crowds. This is the story ...
What happened in the ten days between Ascension and Pentecost?
Between Ascension and Pentecost, the surviving eleven apostles replaced Judas and appointed the 13th apostle. This is the story ...
What is Ascension Day and why do we celebrate it?
Thursday 9th May is Ascension Day, which is a public holiday in many countries. This is the story.
What does it mean to take the Bible literally?
People often ask if Christians should take the Bible literally. Some people complain that Christians take the Bible too literally, others complain that Christians don't take the Bible literally enough. What should we do?
Why do some Christians celebrate Easter on a different date?
This year in 2024, across most of the Orthodox world, many millions of people are celebrating Easter on Sunday 5 May. This is the story ...
The little known story of how Victorian Christians re-invented May Day
Maypole dancing was re-invented in the Victorian era as a tradition for Church of England schools. This is the story ...
Why are the books of the New Testament ordered the way they are?
The New Testament consists of 27 books. The story of how we got the order we have today is very interesting, and it affects how we engage with it. This is the story ...
Before St George â the story of England's original patron saint
The 23rd April is St George's Day but St George was not the original patron saint of England, so who was? This is the story ...
Who was St George and how did he become patron saint of England?
Who was St George and how did he become patron saint of England? 23 April is St George's Day. But who was St George and why is he patron saint of England? This is the story ...
How did we get the word 'Easter?'
Easter is a time when Christians remember the death and resurrection of Jesus. This is the story...
What is good about Good Friday?
Good Friday is when Christians remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus. But what is good about Good Friday?
What is Palm Sunday and why do we celebrate it?
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. But there is another story behind the story ...