Irene Lancaster
In memory of an Anglican canon who loved Jews
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster remembers her dear friend and Broughton Park Jewish Christian Dialogue Group co-founder, Canon Andrew Shanks.
Call to Him when He is near
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on repentance and its connection with relationships.
When you go out and when you come in
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster considers how the Torah readings ‘When you go out’ and ‘When you come in’ reflect on the Jewish people’s long history of exile and homecoming.
On seeing
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on how a curse can actually be a blessing in disguise.
Shabbat of comfort
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the profound prophetic vision in Isaiah 40.
Born on the 4th of July
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the special significance of the 4th of July this year.
Optimism, pessimism and the third way
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reviews Rabbi Marc Angel of New York's new book, ‘Loving Truth and Peace.’
Thoughts on Ruth
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on poor judges and famine through the lens of the book of Ruth.
Why did the Lord speak to Moses in the desert?
Numbers 1:1 goes: ‘And the Lord spoke to Moses in the Sinai desert.’ But why is the desert the best place to receive this teaching?
Reflections on turning 75
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster shares her reflections and wisdom of the years as she turns 75.
'Gordon Brown: Power with Purpose', by James Macintyre
'Gordon Brown: Power with Purpose' is beautifully written, with an unusually nuanced approach to political matters.
From dry bones to new hope
The dry bones are not the end of the story.
On being a resident alien
Abraham describes himself as a ‘resident alien’ but why?
Moses and masks in Exodus
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explores Moses and masks in Exodus.
On miracles
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on the meaning of a miracle.
Lessons on power, leadership and slavery from Exodus 3:14
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on power, leadership and slavery in Exodus 3:14.
