Guardian, Seek and ye shall find, 19 May 09

"Ecclesiastical history is not, at first glance, a topic naturally associated with the web. Yet a pioneering web database is taking shape that whizzes church history smartly into the 21st century. The Clergy of the Church of England database (CCEd) aims to provide a constantly updated digital record of the identity and career of every Anglican clergy man in England and Wales over three centuries, from the Reformation to the start of the Victorian age."

Find The Clergy Database here. I thought this was a fascinating article, demonstrating the potential of online resources as a significant tool of study (even though the clergy is not my area!).

Facebook removes Holocause denial groups

CNET, Facebook confirms removal of two Holocaust denial groups. Is it enough?, 11 May 09, "Facebook has confirmed my earlier suspicion that it has disabled two of the five Holocaust denial groups whose presence has caused much controversy over the past week, following attorney Brian Cuban's consistent pressure for the groups' removal."

'Jesus Face' iPhone app

CNET, Apple rejects 'Jesus Face' iPhone app, 11 May 09 "An iPhone app called "Me So Holy," that allowed you take a face shot and insert it into a portrait of Jesus or some other religious figure, has been rejected by Apple's tasterati."

When Religion Meets New Media

Currently reading Heidi Campbell, When Religion Meets New Media which contains a range of detailed links on the academic study of religion and the net.

Bible Nano

AFP, Israel president to offer Pope nano Bible, 8 May 09"The Hebrew-language Bible was engraved on a 0.5 square millimetre (0.0008 square inch) chip by scientists from Technion, Israel's Institute of Technology."