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Woodsman: a review
The last paragraph to your second subheading, A Book of Woodland Lore, contains the observation that "Birch burns brightly, but makes great wine."
Would that be true of all or some birches?
DerdriuMarriner, on 03/08/2023
Between Christian and Pagan: a review
The third subheading, Between Christian and Pagan, contains in the last sentence of its first paragraph the description of Emperor Constantine as having "pagan monotheist beliefs, in addition to his mother being a Christian."
Does the author ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 03/08/2023
The Gardens of the British Working Class: a review
Your last subheading, Relevance, begins with the observations that "The book is highly socially relevant. Its emphasis on the role of gardens in feeding the underpaid working class chimes in with modern social conditions. As wages are kept ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 03/08/2023
Walking the Long Mynd
They would be current place names, but Welsh is not spoken in the border regions now.
frankbeswick, on 03/07/2023
The Jesus' Wife Papyrus
I think that they thought that the scraps would be destroyed by the ravages of time.
frankbeswick, on 03/07/2023
What is Permaculture?
Thank you for the completely workable tips! And Bon appétit to you and Maureen and you all's family.
DerdriuMarriner, on 03/07/2023
The Jesus' Wife Papyrus
It's archaeological and archival that the fragments were dumped.
It makes me think of the papers dumped in the recycling bins here. Many papers there offer personal and professional information.
Would you think that they didn't care about ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 03/07/2023
Walking the Long Mynd
Wikipedia describes under its etymology section for the article Long Mynd the names Mynydd Hir and Cefn Hirfynydd as modern Welsh names.
It equates Mynydd Hir with "long mountain" and Cefn Hirfynydd with "long mountain ridge" in English.
Would ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 03/07/2023
What is Permaculture?
My mushrooms are growing nicely in the kitchen, and we might have them with dinner tonight.
frankbeswick, on 03/05/2023
The Jesus' Wife Papyrus
The fragments came from a wide variety of unwanted papers that were dumped in the desert.
frankbeswick, on 03/05/2023
How Can Christians Explain Their Faith to Muslims?
The Dalai Lama interprets Jesus according to his ownphilosophy, Christians however attribute Jesus' wisdom to his closeness to God.
frankbeswick, on 03/05/2023
How Can Christians Explain Their Faith to Muslims?
Zoroastrianism certainly influenced Judaism, which was why the Pharisees got their name, which means Persians. Therevwas a Buddhist influence in Egypt when Asoka sent missionaries round a range of countries, but it left no trace. Buddhism does ...
frankbeswick, on 03/05/2023
Pelagius: a sadly traduced theologian
Ships from the Mediterranean region could easily visit southern Ireland, stopping off in Spain or southern Gaul. The trade route to the south of Ireland was well known several hundred years before Christ. Missionaries could get a ride on a cargo ...
frankbeswick, on 03/05/2023
Walking the Long Mynd
Long mountain.
frankbeswick, on 03/05/2023
Pilate
I could not think of a suitable plot. But if I ever did write it religious experience would have a major role.
frankbeswick, on 03/05/2023