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| Photograph by Paul Shields |
“We can live together peacefully only when we control our intolerance”
Sebastian Castellio c. 1550
Our worth is intrinsic to who we are and not dependent on biological irrelevancies such as ethnicity, skin colour or race”
Desmond Tutu 2014
Humanity, compassion, toleration, and equality are not new concepts. They have been with us forever, although their interpretation and application change in response to circumstance and context. The current library exhibition on the ground floor of the Harry Fairhurst building reflects the expression of these values over time. The items selected are from the Mirfield collection which belongs to the Community of the Resurrection, and is on long term loan to the University Library.
Tolerance and compassion have always been central tenets of the Community. Through their missionary work they offered support to those engaged in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. More contemporary material exhibited from the main library collections explores the spiritual relationship between Father Stubbs (of the Community) and anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko.
All the books are available for study. The library catalogue has more information or contact the Rare Books Librarian Sarah Griffin.
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