Anti-Jewish Polemic and Internal Critique in Ephrem the Syrian’s Memra “On Nineveh and Jonah” [PDF]
The present publication focuses on the little-studied preaching activity of the Syriac poet and theologian Ephrem the Syrian (d. 373), and particularly on the sharp critique he offered his own Christian community.
Sofia Fomicheva
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The Jewish literature of the second temple as a possible source of Ephrem the Syrian’s doctrine about the teacher as a scribe, inspired by God (in the 6th hymn "De Crucifixione") [PDF]
In his 6th Hymn De crucifixione that is consecrated to the interpretation of three days problem of Jesus’ resurrection, the Syriac poet-theologian Ephrem the Syrian (4th c.) functions as a teacher of astronomical and calendric lore.
Sofia Fomicheva
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The astronomical and calendrical calculations in the 6th Hymn de Crucifixione by Ephrem the Syrian in the old Babylonian, Jewish and Christian context [PDF]
the paper is focused on the astronomical and calendrical lore which the Syriac poet-theologian Ephrem the Syrian abundantly uses in his 6th hymn De crucifixione. In this hymn devoted to the interpretation of three days problem of Jesus’ resurrection, the
Sofia Fomicheva
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Anti-exodus in memra “On Nineveh and Jonah” by Ephrem the Syrian [PDF]
In the memra On Nineveh and Jonah by the Syriac poet and theologian St. Ephrem the Syrian († 373) the biblical story is provided with a sequel that has no parallels in the Christian tradition.
Sofia Fomicheva
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Beauty in the Christian Life according to St Ephraim the Syrian [PDF]
The article examines the concept of beauty in Christian anthropology using the writings of Ephrem the Syrian. The interpretation of the biblical verse about the creation of man in God’s image is analysed using the hymns of a fourth-century Syriac poet as
Sebastian Paul Brock
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Re-imagining Adult Faith Formation in the Syriac-Maronite Catholic Church [PDF]
The article deals with the new approach to adult faith formation in the Syriac Maronite Catholic Church, linked to the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council and the process of delatinization of the Maronite Church which followed.
Anthony Salim
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Abstract Although a theological exchange of ideas between Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Christians flourished at the end of the twentieth century, the ecumenical achievements of these discussions have been met with notable objections and critiques by theologians.
Sebastian Mateiescu
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Background. Ethiopia is one of the tropical countries with a heavy burden of soil‐transmitted helminths. As a result, the nation has been implementing mass drug administration, water, sanitation, and hygiene and health extension programs to control those parasites.
Getaneh Alemu +4 more
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Plato and Hermes in Mani’s Prophetology: a possible adaptation to the theurgical milieu
The aim of this article is to set forth conjectures that are likely to explain the inclusion of Plato and Hermes as heralds of Mani in the testimony of Ephrem of Syria.
João Paulo Dantas, Gabriele Cornelli
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In a word play, the article is titled Revealing (or Evident) Secrets: Cloth and Theology in Early Christian and Contemporary Orthodox Practice. Building on a lecture celebrating the recent appointment to docent, the article proceeds from an introductory
Andreas Westergren
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