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Radio 4,22 Sep 2026,28 mins

Belief and Beards

Beyond Belief

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Giles and the panel discuss holy facial hair, exploring how beards have been viewed across different faiths and what happens when growing a beard is either mandated or forbidden in a religious context. Panelists include Jasvir Singh, Rabbi Jonathan Romain and author of Beard Theology, The Church Mouse. Producer: Katharine Longworth

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