There is a medieval mystery play on the subject of the martyr Saint Valentine in French, which I studies when reading modern languages at a university not to be mentioned in Oxford. It depicts the martyr being tortured and put to death by the ancient Romans for refusing to worship something called Mahmoud.
Needless to say, the only name medieval Europeans could think of attaching to pagan deities was Mohammed. It's not great drama, but couldn't be performed today for fear of causing outrage among the swarthy, bearded and excitable community.
Nice, Father; now sit back and watch that site meter go through the roof … Other potential labels can doubtless be found through the good offices of Dr Roget.
was for nearly three decades at Lancing College; where he taught Latin and Greek language and literature, was Head of Theology, and Assistant Chaplain. He has served three curacies, been a Parish Priest, and Senior Research Fellow at Pusey House in Oxford. Since 2011, he has been in full communion with the See of S Peter. The opinions expressed on this Blog are not asserted as being those of the Magisterium of the Church, but as the writer's opinions as a private individual. Nevertheless, the writer strives, hopes, and prays that the views he expresses are conformable with and supportive of the Magisterium. In this blog, the letters PF stand for Pope Francis. On this blog, 'Argumentum ad hominem' refers solely to the Lockean definition, Pressing a man with the consequences of his own concessions'.
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There is a medieval mystery play on the subject of the martyr Saint Valentine in French, which I studies when reading modern languages at a university not to be mentioned in Oxford. It depicts the martyr being tortured and put to death by the ancient Romans for refusing to worship something called Mahmoud.
Needless to say, the only name medieval Europeans could think of attaching to pagan deities was Mohammed. It's not great drama, but couldn't be performed today for fear of causing outrage among the swarthy, bearded and excitable community.
Nice, Father; now sit back and watch that site meter go through the roof …
Other potential labels can doubtless be found through the good offices of Dr Roget.
What has become of the Beatles' "birds"?
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