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He became known as the Luther of medicine for his reformist medical practices, but Paracelsus, who was born in Switzerland in 1493, was also a religious man. Read Transcript
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In northern Israel, the late archaeologist Avraham Biran discovered the ancient site of Dan, settled by the warrior tribe of Dan. Here, Biran discovered an ancient Canaanite Gate, the altar to the Golden Calf, and the only stone inscription of "The House of David". Archaeological tour guide, Walter Zanger tells the story on location. Read Transcript
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The most reliable thing about a hotel room is the Gideons in the drawer. On the 100th anniversary of the Gideons Bible project that put bibles into hospitals, prisons, military bases, and schools as well as hotels, we hear from a former International President of the Gideons, Australian Kevin Fuller. Read Transcript
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Socially awkward and not a great speaker, Geoffrey Sambell from country Victoria became one of the most outstanding archbishops in post-war Australia, spearheading social welfare projects as Director of the Brotherhood of Saint Laurence, and as Archbishop of Perth. Read Transcript
Sunday 3.45pm
repeated Wednesday 8.35pm
Presented by
Rachael Kohn
Sunday 23 November 2008
Prosperity and political acumen is what Presbyterians became famous for in 19th Century Victoria. Their strong moral and disciplinary code made them natural leaders, but their tendency toward wealth could be a double edged sword. Malcolm Wood's meticulous history sheds new light on Francis Ormond and the Hon James Balfour among others.
1pm AEDT
Counterpoint
with Michael Duffy
Because all great minds don't think the same...
