Medieval Nun, Burial Space.
Edward Stourton with the week's religious news and current affairs.
Buried within medieval archives is the story of Joan of Leeds 鈥� a nun who faked her own death in order to run away and live a wanton life. Professor Sarah Rees Jones of York University tells Edward the story. And why not everyone wants to be cremated even though we鈥檙e running out of space for burials - Professor Douglas Davies, director of Durham University鈥檚 Centre of Death and Life Studies and Mohamed Omer, board member of 鈥楪ardens of Peace鈥� the largest dedicated Muslim cemetery in the country discuss the theological reasons for burial. Following our special programme from Lagos last weekend we hear the latest results and predictions from Mayeni Jones in Nigeria.
Producers:
Carmel Lonergan
Harry Farley
Editor:
Amanda Hancox
Photo credit: Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York.
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