On May 29 the RCL features the last of its series of readings from the Book of Revelation, this time from Revelation 22, but with some verses missing. CSBV Research Associate Peter King asks whether it is a good idea
Only the Good News?
“The things that make for peace”. A reflection for Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday sermon, based on Mal 3:1-5; Luke 19:35-45, by the director of the CSBV, Helen Paynter. I’ve got a problem. Or, rather, I’ve had a problem trying to prepare this sermon. I thought I knew what I wanted to
Preaching on the Book of Revelation
In advance of a set of readings from the Book of Revelation in the RCL, and for anyone else setting out to preach on this strange and mysterious book, Ian Paul offers some much-needed help. Nothing strikes fear into the
The Blessing of Ishmael
On March 13 one of the RCL O.T. Readings (Lent 2) is Genesis 15. CSBV Research Associate Ashley Hibbard invites us to read on to Genesis 16 and to consider the place of Ishmael in the O.T. story and beyond. The character of
Hopelessness in the Wilderness of War
In this guest post, Will Moore shares his sermon on Lent, preached on 6th March 2022. I often like to start my sermons with a hook, a joke perhaps, something to grab your attention and get you listening. But this
A Violent Fast
You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be heard on high
Bibliolog and Bibliodrama – an approach to playing with sacred texts
In this guest post David Tatem introduces Bibliodrama and Bibliolog, two ways of engaging with biblical texts which could be used to explore texts of violence. If you are interested in finding out more, please leave a comment to that effect, and we
Book review: Texts After Terror: Rape, Sexual Violence, and The Hebrew Bible
Alexiana Fry reviews Rhiannon Graybill’s new book Texts After Terror: Rape, Sexual Violence, and The Hebrew Bible (London: Oxford University Press, 2021) It has now been over six months since the release of Texts After Terror: Rape, Sexual Violence, and
King Saul & Moral Injury
Research Associate Peter King suggests that we might look at King Saul in a new light, finding new insights in his story for preaching and pastoral care. What comes to mind when you hear the story of King Saul ?
Abuse and its angles of power
On 25th November, 2021, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, CSBV director Helen Paynter was keynote speaker at the launch event for Corrymeela Community’s “Seed of Sequoia” domestic abuse resource. She spoke on the overlap between