This is my third post about Hildegard of Bingen, a twelfth-century nun from what is now Germany. She was an abbess, visionary, poet, physician, prophet, preacher, theologian, political advocate, and a composer. In my first post, I outlined Hildegard’s life and work, and in my second, The Green Finger of God, I examined her writingContinue reading “Hildegard of Bingen and the Incarnation”
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Hildegard of Bingen
Women of Church History I attended Scotland’s Solas Festival in June this year, and in the programme, I noticed a workshop titled Praying with Hildegard of Bingen: Where’s our Place in the Natural World? After a scathing comment from a friend, I was determined that, out of the whole festival, it was the one workshopContinue reading “Hildegard of Bingen”
Reframe the Narrative – Shift your Perspective
Changing the narrative for women in the Bible In my previous post, August 2025, I discussed reframing the narrative or shifting our perspective on Martha and Mary. I would like to continue this month with the story of Martha and other women we find in the New Testament. Last month, we concentrated on the firstContinue reading “Reframe the Narrative – Shift your Perspective”
Reframe the Narrative – Shift your Perspective
Changing the narrative for Martha and Mary This is the first of a two-part post based on a seminar and academic paper I gave at the International Christian Dance Fellowship conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, in April 2025. The questions I posed were: Changing perspectives may take some digging to find a different story, andContinue reading “Reframe the Narrative – Shift your Perspective”
Ignatian Contemplation and Creative Writing
Recently, I have had the opportunity to teach creative writing workshops and discuss my Biblical fiction novels. One question I am frequently asked is how I create the world of the New Testament and weave a story around the Biblical characters. Thorough research and factual accuracy are essential, but after the research is complete, imaginationContinue reading “Ignatian Contemplation and Creative Writing”
Doctor Luke talks to Aemilia Metella
The Journalist who tells women’s stories Luke was a doctor and travelling companion of Paul. At the start of the gospel which bears his name, he says he carefully investigated everything before writing the account of Jesus’s life up to the resurrection. Luke is gathering information to write the sequel to his gospel, the ActsContinue reading “Doctor Luke talks to Aemilia Metella”
Aemilia Metella interviews Euodia and Syntyche
The women who put friendship over disagreement Philippi is one of my favourite cities, and after docking at the port of Neapoli, it is a pleasant seven mile walk along the well paved Via Egnatia to the city of Philippi. A stroll in the sunshine around the streets, baths, temples and market squares made meContinue reading “Aemilia Metella interviews Euodia and Syntyche”
Aemilia Metella Interviews Mary of Jerusalem
The woman who refused to flinch in the face of danger The woman put down the scroll she was reading and stood as I entered. “Aemilia, welcome, please sit.” Rhoda, Mary’s servant, placed a silver tray with a jug of wine and two cups on a small table and, with a nod, left the room.Continue reading “Aemilia Metella Interviews Mary of Jerusalem”
The Historical and Biblical Background to Advance from Antioch
In the past two posts, I have looked into the Biblical and historical background of my novels. In January I looked at Leaving Bethany and last month, Return to Caesarea. Now it is the turn of the final book in the Leaving Bethany Trilogy, Advance from Antioch. The story picks up one year afterContinue reading “The Historical and Biblical Background to Advance from Antioch”
The Historical and Biblical Background to Return to Caesarea
Last month I launched a blog series on the Biblical and historical basis of my novels starting with Leaving Bethany. My focus now shifts to the second novel, Return to Caesarea. It is a story where my protagonist, Martha of Bethany fights against potential murderers and her own prejudices. It is five years after theContinue reading “The Historical and Biblical Background to Return to Caesarea”
Leaving Bethany 