QPHS magazine - Spring Term 2026 - Magazine - Page 15
GUEST
LECTURE
Debating Jesus
On Thursday 8th January, Year 12
A Level Ethics, Philosophy and
Religious Studies students enjoyed
an inspiring visit from Professor
Paul Middleton of the University of
Chester. As a specialist in New
Testament studies, Professor
Middleton introduced students to
two influential modern scholars:
Tom Wright and Marcus Borg, and
their contrasting approaches to
understanding one of history9s
most discussed figures: Jesus of
Nazareth.
Professor Middleton explained
Wright9s