Let There Be Light! Cosmology and Metaphor in the Bible

Join us as we explore the role and significance of light in the Bible. 

From the creation account in Genesis, where God says, “Let there be light” to the declaration of Jesus “I am the light of the world”, the Bible is full of references to light. This talk will draw on a number of biblical texts to explore the importance of light in Christian understanding, both cosmologically and as a root metaphor for key theological ideas.

When | Wednesday 2 November, 7.30 - 9pm 

Where | Alban Room and Online via Zoom Webinar

Speaker | Dr Hilary Marlow, Canon Environmentalist

Cost | £10 (£6 students)

About Dr Hilary Marlow

Dr Hilary Marlow is the Honorary Canon Environmentalist at St Albans Cathedral. She is also a Fellow, Graduate Tutor, and Director of Studies at Girton College at the University of Cambridge. Hilary’s research focuses on religious Scriptures in the context of modern society, particularly with regards to Christian motivations for environmental concern and the use of the Bible in environmental ethics.

Joining Options

This talk will be live for both in-person and online audiences. If you cannot attend on the night, please purchase an online ticket to receive access to a recording. Joining details will be sent out after 12pm on the afternoon of the talk. 

Clergy and Reader Training Grants

We are very pleased to be able to offer clergy and Readers in the diocese of St Albans complimentary access to our Adult Learning courses, talks, study days, and reading groups.

To sign up for this event, please email [email protected] with your name and role and we will confirm your place.