Thomas William Webb, The Stargazer of Hardwicke, Hardback Edition by Janet and Mark Robinson Wood Carved Figures_ The words Noli Me Tangere

The words Noli Me Tangere are spoken by Jesus to Mary Magdalene when she recognized him after his resurrection

This handmade Italian bas-relief wall plaque

the Community of St Francis

is professor emeritus of New Testament and biblical Greek at the Catholic University of Leuven

The Baptism of Christ

Thomas William Webb, The Stargazer of Hardwicke, Hardback Edition by Janet and Mark Robinson Wood Carved Figures_ The words Noli Me TangereThe Stargazer of Hardwicke. One of the best loved Victorian astronomers, Thomas William Webb (18061885) was driven by a strong desire to inform and enthuse others with his own passion for star gazingviewing the wonders and glories of creation under ordinary circumstances. From his vicarage at Hardwicke, near Hay on Wye, there he issued a stream of books, articles and letters on the subject. He is a fine example of the type of English parson naturalist