Lent Talks (Paperback)

BBC Radio 4

ISBN 10: 0281078637 / ISBN 13: 9780281078639

Published by SPCK Publishing, London, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. What does Lent mean to you? Whether it is six weeks of restorative reflection or a blur of busyness in the lead-up to Easter, this hand-picked selection from BBC Radio 4's popular Lent Talks will help you to discover anew the meaning of Jesus' ministry and Passion. Over the last 10 years BBC Radio 4 have hosted Lent Talks that, across the country, provide a place for people to engage with, and reflect upon, core ideas of faith. They explore Jesus' ministry, the story of his death, and their personal responses to Lent. Leading voices including novelist James Runcie and MP Ann Widdecombe draw on their own unique responses to Easter, and address what they find in the annual looking-back-to of Jesus' death. Following a dynamic Foreword by Christine Morgan, Head of Radio, BBC Religion and Ethics, six well-known writers and broadcasters offer fresh and arresting perspectives on the life and death of Christ. This brief but insightful book provides something for everyone on this year's journey towards Easter. A selection of the best from BBC Radio 4s Lent Talks over the last ten years. Featuring the voices of James Runcie, Bonnie Greer, Ann Widdecombe, Giles Fraser, Alexander McCall Smith, Nick Baines and an introduction by [XXX]. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lent Talks (Paperback)
• Publisher: SPCK Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0281078637
• ISBN 13: 9780281078639
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

What does Lent mean to you?

Whether it is six weeks of restorative reflection or a blur of busyness in the lead-up to Easter, this hand-picked selection from BBC Radio 4's popular Lent Talks will help you to discover anew the meaning of Jesus' ministry and Passion.

Over the last 10 years BBC Radio 4 have hosted Lent Talks that, across the country, provide a place for people to engage with, and reflect upon, core ideas of faith. They explore Jesus' ministry, the story of his death, and their personal responses to Lent. Leading voices including novelist James Runcie and MP Ann Widdecombe draw on their own unique responses to Easter, and address what they find in the annual looking-back-to of Jesus' death.

Following a dynamic Foreword by Christine Morgan, Head of Radio, BBC Religion and Ethics, six well-known writers and broadcasters offer fresh and arresting perspectives on the life and death of Christ.

This brief but insightful book provides something for everyone on this year's journey towards Easter.

About the Author

BBC Radio 4 is one of Britain’s most popular radio stations, known for broadcasting a mix of intelligent content ranging from drama and comedy to news, arts and religious programming. Lent Talks invites well-known individuals to reflect on the story of Jesus’ministry and Passion from their own perspectives.