Virgin & Child: Michael Bartholomew-Biggs is intrigued by a new novel by Maggie Hamand in which a theological conundrum leads to tension – and ultimately violence – within the Vatican
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A spiritual autobiography by Murray Bodo turns out to be an unexpectedly down-to-earth story
Two new collections from Murray Bodo and Michael McCarthy both show great compassion for human needs and weaknesses .
THE PASSOVER FILES – A poem sequence for Easter Week
In the weeks leading up to Easter, Michael Bartholomew-Biggs reflects on the surprising longevity of Frank Morison’s 1930 book which examines events surrounding the first Good Friday.
Poetry review – EMPIRE OF EDEN: P.W. Bridgman takes an in-depth look at a collection by Tom Laichas which reimagines the Book of Genesis
By Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, poetry reviews, religion, year 2020 0 • Tags: books, P W Bridgman, poetry, religion