Lionel Blue Quotes


To change, to convert? Why bother?


Citations

Blue, Lionel. "My Encounter with Christianity." Jesus Through Jewish Eyes: Rabbis and Scholars Explore an Ancient Brother in a New Light, edited by Beatrice Bruteau, Orbis Books, 2001, pp. 47-52.

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Lionel Blue
Lionel Blue
  • Born: February 6, 1930
  • Died: December 19, 2016
  • Nationality:
  • Profession: Clergyman

Lionel Blue OBE was a British Reform rabbi, journalist and broadcaster, described by The Guardian as "one of the most respected religious figures in the UK". He was best known for his longstanding work with the media, most notably his wry and gentle sense of humour on Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. He was the first British rabbi publicly to declare his homosexuality.