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Howard Jacobson: Sermons

Howard Jacobson would sooner see Radio 4's Thought for the Day more, not less, religious and argues that humanists and the religious can meet in high calibre sermonising.

Howard Jacobson would sooner see Radio 4's Thought for the Day more not less religious and argues that humanists and the religious can meet in sermonizing when it's of the majesty of a great preacher like John Donne.

"I fall to wondering what exactly non-religious needs are, and whether, by insisting on a distinction between the religious and the non-religious, humanists aren't making an unpardonably limiting assumption about both."

Producer: Sheila Cook.

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Sun 27 Dec 2015 23:50

A Point of View: Why the world needs more sermons

A Point of View: Why the world needs more sermons

The world needs more sermons, says Howard Jacobson - even the non-religious can benefit from a great preacher.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Howard Jacobson
Producer Sheila Cook

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  • Sun 27 Dec 2015 08:48
  • Sun 27 Dec 2015 23:50

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