

A Christmas Christie for Christmas: The Naughty Donkey by Agatha Christie Mallowan (with bonus rerun of Star Over Bethlehem)
8 snips Dec 22, 2023
This podcast episode covers a range of interesting topics, including a deep dive into Agatha Christie's religious tales, the portrayal of animals in Christian tradition, the exploration of Christie's religious beliefs, the analysis of her short story 'Star Over Bethlehem', and the enduring power of her work. It also focuses on the character Miss Marple and her realistic Christian portrayal, and discusses the different approaches to seeking help from Miss Marple and Poirot.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Discussing Star Over Bethlehem and Requesting Ratings
02:49 • 2min
Upcoming Book Release and Events
04:46 • 21min
Unrecognized Clues and Defense of 'Passenger to Frankfurt'
25:36 • 13min
The Portrayal of Animals in Christian Tradition
38:59 • 20min
Exploring Agatha Christie's Religious Themes and Miss Marple's Low Anthropology
58:31 • 6min
Discussing 'Star Over Bethlehem' by Agatha Christie
01:04:07 • 4min
Chapter: The Naughty Donkey
01:08:33 • 9min
Mary's Vision and the Crucifixion
01:17:18 • 23min
The Portrayal of Jewish Elements and the True Identity of the Angel
01:39:49 • 14min
The Enduring Power of Agatha Christie's Work and the Theme of Domesticity
01:53:58 • 3min
Miss Marple: A Realistic Christian Character
01:56:55 • 28min
Seeking Help, Miss Marple vs. Poirot
02:25:22 • 4min