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Is the Jesus of Johns Gospel really human?

It is clear from the prologue that John’s gospel is unique in its approach to Jesus. Whilst Matthew begins with a genealogy, John opens with a renewed creation myth: “In the beginning was the word”, in which...
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How should I prepare for an Oxbridge interview?

The most important thing to remember is that preparation for an Oxbridge interview should not be overdone. The tutors are looking to challenge you for fresh responses and will realise if you are just recalli...
FM
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How do I start writing a personal statement

First, what is a personal statement? Personal statements are essays about yourself, where you try to convince the reader (the admissions team) that you are without a shadow of a doubt the right person for th...
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Why do you want to do medicine?

This is a basic question that can be answered in hours or in seconds. Most medical students don't know why they fully want to do medicine until they reach their clinical years. Naturally, the interviewers wi...

How should I tackle an interview where they give me a text to read?

The amount of time they give you will vary. Think carefully about how much they have given you to read in the time, it will almost certainly be enough for 2 or 3 good reads. In the reading time: Read it once...
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