Neil Rees
The little known story of Thomas Harding â the last Lollard martyr
Thomas Harding was the last Lollard to be executed for heresy, before the creation of the Church of England. This is the story ...
The story of England's first evangelical movement
The Lollards were England's first evangelicals. This is the story ...
What the Bible says about being religious
The Bible has some interesting, and for some people surprising, things to say about being religious. This is the story ...
The little known story of the Bible's female prophets
The Bible includes a number of female prophets. This is the story ...
The significance of Moriah in the Bible
Moriah is a mysterious biblical place name, which has great significance in theology. This is the story ...
Who wrote the Epistle of James and why is he important?
The Epistle of James is often overlooked, but it was written by one of the most important people in the New Testament. This is the story ...
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 ...