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Philip C. Almond

Emeritus Professor in the History of Religious Thought, The University of Queensland
Philip Almond is an historian of religious thought who has been engaged in the study of religion for over fifty years. He has done so, not as a believer in any religion, but as an agnostic who is nonetheless committed to the belief that an understanding of religion and religions is crucial to our understanding of the past and the present.

His book 'The Devil: A New Biography' (London and Ithaca: I B Tauris and Cornell University Press, 2014) is now out in paperback. His book, 'The Afterlife: A History of Life After Death' has been published by I B Tauris and Cornell University Press in 2016. His book: 'God: A New Biography' was published by I B Tauris in 2018.

His latest book, 'The Antichrist: A New Biography' is in press with Cambridge University Press.

How will our bodies be put back together? What about those eaten by cannibals? A brief history of Christian resurrection beliefs

Apr 04, 2021 09:34 am UTC| Life

Easter celebrates the Christian belief that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. In so doing, he overcame sin and death on behalf of all of us. The resurrection of Jesus was a guarantee that, for those who believed in him,...

Five things to know about the Antichrist

Oct 20, 2020 13:42 pm UTC| Life

In the history of the West over the last 2000 years, there has never been a time when someone hasnt been predicting the end of the world. And now, with a seemingly insoluble climate crisis, pandemic surges, savage...

Thoughts and prayers: miracles, Christianity and praying for rain

Oct 20, 2019 10:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

In a speech in Albury last month, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told his audience that he was praying for rain in drought-affected areas. I pray for that rain everywhere else around the country, he continued. And I do...

Economy

Gold Prices Slip as Stronger Dollar and Iran Peace Talk Uncertainty Weigh on Market

Gold prices declined on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened slightly and investors reacted cautiously to ongoing uncertainty surrounding potential peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. Concerns over...

Dollar Gains Slightly as U.S.-Iran Tensions Keep Forex Markets on Edge

The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday as investors closely monitored ongoing developments surrounding the prolonged conflict between the United States and Iran. Market uncertainty over whether both nations could reach...

Dow Hits Record High as Healthcare and Consumer Stocks Lead Wall Street Rally

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a fresh record high on Wednesday as gains in healthcare and consumer stocks offset weakness in technology shares. Investors paused after the recent AI-driven market rally while...

European EV Sales Surge in April 2026 as Tesla and Chinese Automakers Gain Ground

European car sales recorded strong growth in April 2026, driven by rising demand for electric and hybrid vehicles across the region. According to the latest data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers...

European Stocks Rise as AI Optimism Offsets U.S.-Iran Tensions

European stock markets opened higher on Wednesday as investors balanced ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran peace negotiations with growing optimism over artificial intelligence-driven market momentum. The positive...

Politics

Baltic Drone Incursions Raise NATO Security Concerns Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Recent Ukrainian drone incursions into Baltic airspace have heightened security concerns across Eastern Europe, increasing tensions between NATO members and Russia. The incidents come as Ukraine intensifies long-range...

Trump Administration Weighs Halting International Flights at Sanctuary City Airports

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Trump administration is considering plans to suspend customs and immigration processing for international travelers and cargo flights arriving at airports located...

Israel Says It Killed New Hamas Military Chief in Gaza Strike

Israel announced on Wednesday that it had killed Mohammad Odeh, the newly appointed head of Hamass armed wing in Gaza, as military operations intensified across Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. The Israeli military said...

Biden Sues DOJ to Block Release of Audio From Classified Documents Probe

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice (DOJ) in an effort to stop the release of audio recordings and transcripts tied to Special Counsel Robert Hurs investigation into Bidens...

US Plans Kenya Ebola Quarantine Facility Amid Congo Outbreak

The Trump administration is preparing to deploy U.S. public health officers to Kenya as part of a proposed Ebola quarantine facility designed to support Americans exposed to the deadly virus during the ongoing outbreak in...

Science

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

Technology

HP Q2 2026 Earnings Beat Expectations Despite Memory Chip Pressure

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) reported stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2026 results, surpassing Wall Street estimates on both earnings and revenue. However, HP stock slipped slightly in after-hours trading as investors...

Synopsys Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat Driven by AI and Semiconductor Demand

Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on Wednesday, fueled by rising demand for semiconductor design software and AI-powered engineering solutions. The electronic...

Xiaomi Shares Drop After Weak Q1 Earnings Amid Rising Smartphone Costs

Xiaomi Corp (HK:1810) shares declined on Wednesday after the Chinese tech giant reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter earnings, pressured by rising component costs and intense competition in the smartphone market....

Samsung to Invest $1.5 Billion in Vietnam Semiconductor Testing Plant by 2027

Samsung Electronics is expanding its semiconductor operations in Southeast Asia with plans to invest nearly 39 trillion Vietnamese dong, or about $1.5 billion, in a new semiconductor testing facility in Vietnam. According...

Samsung Workers Approve Wage Deal, Avoiding Major Strike and Boosting Chip Supply Confidence

Samsung Electronics workers have approved a new wage agreement, preventing a large-scale strike that could have disrupted global semiconductor supplies and impacted South Koreas economy. The deal was supported by nearly...