Fresh tellings of ancient stories: Sex, Bodies and Christianity

With one volume described as ‘a well-placed hand grenade’ in the face of the usual cant and hypocrisy surrounding sex and religion, come along to the launch of two significant and long-awaited books this autumn and listen to the authors in conversation. Two leading thinkers will speak about a subject which often provokes much public interest and not a little anxiety among members of the Church of England.

Professor Diarmaid Macculloch, Professor Emeritus of the History of Christianity in the University of Oxford, will talk about Little Lower than the Angels: a history of sex and Christianity (Allen Lane, 2024) and Professor Helen King, Professor Emerita, Open University and a prominent lay member of General Synod, will talk about her book Immaculate Forms: Uncovering the History of Women’s Bodies (Profile, 2024). As well as stimulating conversation, there will be complimentary drinks and an opportunity to buy a signed copy of the book. All welcome.