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Alfred the Great: The Forgotten King Who Saved Christian England
In the annals of English-speaking history, few figures loom as large as King Alfred the Great. Yet, for a monarch of such profound significance, he remains surprisingly unknown. This is the story of the king who not only saved his kingdom from the brink of collapse, but also laid the foundations for a unified England which shaped the West.
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Christianity in Britain – The First Christians in Britannia
Christianity spread with word of mouth in Britain. The Church Father Tertullian states Christianity greatly impacted Britain: ‘The haunts of the Britons, inaccessible to the Romans, but subjugated to Christ,’ he declared. According to Tertullian, Christianity spread further than the Roman occupation in Britannia ever did, perhaps far into Scotland.
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Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer by C.S. Lewis: Book Review
Imagine sitting at a table near C.S. Lewis and overhearing his conversations about prayer with his close friend. What you hear is not systemic theology, but observation, questions and revealing insights into Lewis’ mind, and devotional life
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The English Language and the Bible, Common English sayings from Scripture
Most English-speaking people unknowingly pepper their speech with Scriptural citations which shape the English Language.
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The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis
The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis feels like a forgotten secret. The author tears apart the formulaic science-fiction genre and explores new worlds with heightened mystery. In his three cryptic books, we find Lewis exploring his inner Jules Verne and stretching his wings in exploration.
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The National Trust’s Woke Crisis
The National Trust is in trouble. Volunteers are discreetly leaving, staff are losing their jobs, patrons are annoyed and some properties remained closed. This guardian of Britain’s treasures has been unassumingly drawn into America’s woke political war, without asking its patrons if they desire this divisive and selective reading of history.
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Christianity & Architecture: Big Ben, the Bible & the Elizabeth Tower
Big Ben is the most recognised timepiece in the world. The Clock Tower known throughout the nations by its crowd-pleasing name Big Ben derides from the Great Bell. It resides at the north end of the Palace of Westminster and at its heart are some intriguing Christian themes. My journey to Big Ben begins at Portcullis House. Once through the security checks, I walk into the majestic light-filled atrium of Portcullis House, looking for a glimpse of the prime minister. I head down to the tunnel which connects the new building with the Victorian Houses of Parliament. Walking underneath Bridge Street, I turn left and enter a small doorway to…
