Our Christian Anthropology: From Idealised Bodies to Risen Wounds

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Ripon Cathedral
Minster Road Ripon, HG4 1QT, United Kingdom

Lent Lectures: Issues of Faith

Wednesdays 2.30pm in the Cathedral quire and available as a recording afterwards

A weekly series of talks hosted by the Dean and Canons with a series of speakers helping us to reflect on issues of the day through the eyes of faith. Each talk will be followed by the opportunity for questions.

This lecture traces how Christian theology moved from the wounded, risen body of Christ to an idealised vision of bodily perfection—and how that shift has shaped our theology, worship, and heritage. Drawing on insights from my book ‘Breaking Not Broken’, I will be calling the Church back to a resurrection anthropology where wounds are not erased but revealed as sites of glory, truth, and belonging.

The Revd Canon Timothy Goode is Canon for Congregational Discipleship and Nurture at York Minster and a disability theologian. His recent book ‘Breaking Not Broken’ examines how ableism has shaped Christian theology, heritage, and practice, and how a risen-body anthropology offers a more faithful alternative.

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Ripon Cathedral

Ripon Cathedral is a beautiful, ancient church with a history reaching back to the 7th Century. It is a mother church for the Diocese of Leeds and home for the cathedra (throne) of the Bishop of Leeds. We enjoy welcoming both pilgrims and tourists, hoping that they will capturea glimpse of God’s love for them through the witness of this remarkable building and its people. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Our Christian Anthropology: From Idealised Bodies to Risen Wounds

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Ripon Cathedral
Minster Road Ripon, HG4 1QT, United Kingdom

Lent Lectures: Issues of Faith

Wednesdays 2.30pm in the Cathedral quire and available as a recording afterwards

A weekly series of talks hosted by the Dean and Canons with a series of speakers helping us to reflect on issues of the day through the eyes of faith. Each talk will be followed by the opportunity for questions.

This lecture traces how Christian theology moved from the wounded, risen body of Christ to an idealised vision of bodily perfection—and how that shift has shaped our theology, worship, and heritage. Drawing on insights from my book ‘Breaking Not Broken’, I will be calling the Church back to a resurrection anthropology where wounds are not erased but revealed as sites of glory, truth, and belonging.

The Revd Canon Timothy Goode is Canon for Congregational Discipleship and Nurture at York Minster and a disability theologian. His recent book ‘Breaking Not Broken’ examines how ableism has shaped Christian theology, heritage, and practice, and how a risen-body anthropology offers a more faithful alternative.

More info

Safeguarding

Ripon Cathedral is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all, including children and adults who may be at risk of abuse or neglect.

The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in cathedral activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the cathedral community.

If you are worried for your own or another’s welfare, are concerned that someone is being abused or that a person presents a risk to children, young people or vulnerable adults, please contact us.

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