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Dr Chris Greenough

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  1. Five Christmas story elements that don't appear in the Bible, from the little donkey to the inn keeper

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    In a recent article for The Conversation, Dr Chris Greenough, Professor of Social Sciences, explores why some of the most well-known elements of the Christmas story are not actually found in the Bible.

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  2. Rihanna's religious imagery is a protest against feminine ideals of respectability and decency

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    In a new article for The Conversation Dr Chris Greenough, Reader in Social Sciences at Edge Hill University takes a look at Rihanna's controversial outfits and use of religious imagery over the years.

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  3. Why is Jesus often depicted with a six-pack? The muscular messiah reflects Christian values of masculinity

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    In a new article for The Conversation, Chris Greenough Reader in Social Sciences at Edge Hill University explores why Jesus is often portrayed with a toned physique.

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  4. 'Sexualised' Jesus causes outrage in Spain – but Christians have long been fascinated by Christ's body

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    In a new article for the Conversation, Chris Greenough, Reader in Social Sciences, adds some context to the reaction to an image of Jesus used to promote Holy Week in Seville

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  5. Edge Hill University launches innovative new research internship programme for minority ethnic students

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    Ten Edge Hill students are celebrating after successfully securing a place on the University’s pilot Research Internships for Minority Ethnic Students (RIMES) programme.

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