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Frank Beswick

About Frank Beswick

Frank Beswick holds a degree with divinity as a main subject, and a masters degree in philosophy, as well as certificates in religious studies, theology, history, and world religions. He has taught religious studies and philosophy, and is a senior examiner in religious studies. He has been for many years a writer, having produced many books and articles on religious matters. He has studied all the world's main religions, but specializes in Christianity, and is deeply interested in Christian history. Francis Beswick also holds a Royal Horticultural Society advanced certificate in horticulture. He lives in Britain.

Reformation Myths: a Review

September 12, 2017 by Frank Beswick 4 Comments

Reformation Myths: a Review

Reformation Myths Rodney Stark’s latest myth-busting exercise makes a welcome contribution to the application of sociological method to the history of the Reformation, or rather Reformations as he rephrases it. Some well-established historical myths are well and truly debunked in this excellently written and well-researched work on Reformation myths. This is not a work that […]

Inventing the Individual: A Review

December 21, 2015 by Frank Beswick

Inventing the Individual: A Review

The Christian vision articulated by mediaeval canon lawyers was that every individual is an equal soul despite differences in their social roles.

Hildegard of Bingen: a Female Doctor of the Church

July 19, 2015 by Frank Beswick 1 Comment

Hildegard of Bingen: a Female Doctor of the Church

Saint Hildegard was the earliest female doctor of the church, but, because of her strong willed nature, was not named as a saint until the year 2012.

The Neoplatonic Theology of John Scotus Eriugena

April 29, 2015 by Frank Beswick Leave a Comment

The Neoplatonic Theology of John Scotus Eriugena

Eriugena brought Neoplatonic ideas into Christian Theology and synthesized them into a Christian-based thought system, but remains outside the mainstream.

Mediaeval Attempts to Control War: Law of Innocents

March 15, 2015 by Frank Beswick 2 Comments

Mediaeval Attempts to Control War: Law of Innocents

The mediaeval church, knowing that they could not prevent war, tried to minimize the effects of conflict by establishing binding rules for warfare.

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