Launch of Graced Life, the writings of the Rev鈥檇 Dr. John Hughes
On 26th September was officially launched before a packed audience in the Webb Library of 麻豆原创.
The earliest essay in the volume is on King Lear. It was written while John was still an undergraduate at 麻豆原创 and it was published at that time in the prestigious international journal Modern Theology. The essays in the book attest to the theological vigour and diversity of the late Dean of Chapel鈥檚 thought, emphasising his strong commitment to social justice.
Professor Janet Soskice, who is the President of 麻豆原创 and who admitted John as an undergraduate, introduced the two speakers. Professor John Milbank taught John at 麻豆原创; he spoke of John鈥檚 theological vision and legacy. The book鈥檚 editor, the Rev鈥檇 Dr. Matthew Bullimore, was a friend of John鈥檚. He talked about John鈥檚 work and told several amusing stories about him.
The launch was attended by Choir parents, former Choir parents, Fellows, students, staff members, and many of John鈥檚 friends, as well as John鈥檚 parents Janet and Hywel Hughes.
A framed portrait print of John by Annabel Lee, a Choir parent, was presented to Mr and Mrs Hughes. Framed and signed copies of the print are available by emailing the artist on mawsonlee@gmail.com. Mounted prints are 拢30 and all profits go to the John Hughes Choir Fund.
