Murray’s study of the covenant theme begins with a chronological survey of the concept, beginning at the creation itself. He traces this theme through the Bible, noting its key components of justice and peace. The concept is a shared one between Judaism and Christianity, and Murray suggests that it continues to have ecological as well as spiritual relevance to the world today.

This book attempts to determine the Gospel text used by Ephraim, and the bearing his quotations have upon the date of the Peshitta. Ephraim is one of the figures from the Syriac-speaking Church whose name is well known in both East and West. His surviving works are by themselves as voluminous as all other remains of Syriac literature earlier than 400 AD. Ephraim’s death in roughly 373 AD means that his Gospel text predates the 5th century and attests a text older than many of the extant manuscripts.

Orthodox ecclesiology doctrinally and historically requires that all authority in the church be expressed by the bishop. The unity of authority, based upon the laying on of hands, is the lived expression of the oneness and catholicity of the church. American Orthodoxy, however, does not have such an authority structure, especially on the parish level. This study explores the divergence of practice from doctrine in the American church. The study concludes with a theological discussion of the problematic nature of parish congregationalism in Orthodoxy. It points toward the already-realized conciliarity of supra-parish structures as the paradigm for a reformation of parish authority structures.

This study helps to provide an understanding of the Syrian Orthodox Church in the more recent past. In particular, it seeks to relate how that Church experienced contact with the Church of England.

An account of the family life of the Prophet Mohammad, concerning the noble ladies who lived in his house. The text gives an insight into the life of women in the beginning of the Islamic Era.

Based on sermons from a selection of Sunday readings, Gary Wade s A Fragile Kingdom encourages us as Christians to appreciate the presence of God revealed in the secular. Drawing on an eclectic range of literature, from Scripture through to modern poetry and prose, A Fragile Kingdom tackles many topical issues from sectarianism and terrorism to personal issues of family loss and rebirth. As Christians we experience life on a precarious threshold between hope and despair, happiness and sadness; but by putting our trust in God and appreciating His work in the beauty of the world around us, we learn to live in the in-between world of the kingdom present and the kingdom still to come. A Fragile Kingdom is a thought-provoking and timely meditation on coping with the fluid and troubled world in which we live.

This book suggests ways to approach the intimidating task of reading the Bible without trepidation.

Gives an overview and critical analysis of some major aspects of a Catholic approach to religious education at the primary level. Themes and topics examined in the book include: the spirituality of the child; the language of religious education; the history of primary religious education in Ireland; the challenge of teaching in a religiously diverse context; the purposes and processes of Christian religious education; a Catholic vision of education; and gender and religious education.The book provides a valuable resource for students at undergraduate or postgraduate level as well as those with a general interest in the area of religious education.

This book explores the meaning and identity of religious education within the cultural context of today.

In times of sickness many people find that they cannot pray. They desperately want to, but they are so tired, worried, or fearful that prayer just wont work for them. Do You Want To Be Well Again? is written to make prayer possible at these times. It is in a simple form , a story of healing, demonstrating Jesus care for the sick; a reflection on how we can find this story in our own story of life; a prayer; a psalm from the Scriptures. If the sick person cannot read this for herself/himself someone else can read it to bring Christ into this very special moment. Whether we are ill ourselves or close to somebody who is suffering

This book aims to help readers to reflect on their experiences of teaching and leading in Catholic schools in the context of gospel values

Nature is a hundred different things all at once. It puts a value on slowness in a world that makes rushing a virtue. It is the fox and the lark and the crest of the ocean wave. It is the gorse and the heather and the promise of summer. It is winter shining. It is the very breath of earth itself, the green grass warm and growing. Nature is part of what we are, part of our humanity. Letters to the Earth is a celebration of nature in all its diversity and richness. Written as a series of letters, this book reflects on the beauty of the changing seasons. In describing the uniqueness of Irish flora and fauna, it contains a very simple and gentle philosophy about relating to and drawing inspiration from nature. In an age that values only material success and takes no account of the spirit Letters to the Earth reminds us of the importance of paying homage to our natural world.

This book offers a light-hearted and accessible look at the benefits as well as the trials of growing older.

Saints can seem remote and distant, close to God but far from people. But theyre more like us than we give them credit for. Their lives were like ours, full of dilemmas and struggles, with bad choices as well as good. But their goodness won out in the end, as ours can. Interest in angels is quite popular at the moment, but it is the saints who are really like us in both their strengths and frailties. Youll find their stories here, told simply and briefly, with cartoons throughout. Theres a saint for every week of the year, and a list of patrons , find out why Clare is the patron saint of television or how Andrew came to be patron saint of Scotland. Who knows , you may even find your own personal saint to pray to!

Many artists over the centuries have interpreted in their varied ways the events the last journey of Jesus, which the Stations of the Cross bring to our mind. In this little book Frances Biggs does this through her own imaginative reliving of the Passion. In his text Fr Neary reflects on Frances art, on the Stations, and the way in which Jesus still lives His passion and death today. Seeing the place in this way was at the heart of St Ignatiuss own spiritual exercises. Intended, of course, for private prayer, this book may also be of some assistance to groups making the Stations on Good Friday. - Peter Costello, The Irish Catholic, 26 March 2009