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Belief and Beards

Giles Fraser delves into the religious significance of beards.

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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28 minutes

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Sun 27 Sep 2026 06:05
麻豆社 Radio 4

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