Scholars have long debated the identity of the servant in the first servant poem of Isaiah. This present volume provides a fresh reinvestigation of the identity of the servant in Isaiah 42:1-9 and its role among the other servant poems, also examining other relevant “servant” passages in Isaiah—particularly in Second Isaiah. The result reveals a thorough linguistic, intratextual, and thematic framework for interpreting the identity and role of this servant.

The Sasanian Empire was home to many religious communities. It was also a place of meeting and transformation. The studies in this volume encompass a diverse array of topics concerning these religious communities inhabiting the Sasanian Empire. Some include the Roman East in their deliberations. Most, however, deal with the interaction of one or other religious community based in the Sasanian Empire with the dominant religion of the empire, Zoroastrianism.

This study begins with a comprehensive survey and analysis of divine motive in the Hebrew Bible. Building on the survey it explores divine motive in Jeremiah and Ezekiel, which contain 25% of the divine motive statements in the Hebrew canon.

The first English translation and first complete critical text of a neglected moral treatise from fourth-century Egypt, throwing fresh light on the social history of Egyptian Christianity and on the growth of the church-order tradition.

The book presents a full documentation of the Old Uigur texts of the Church of the East known from several places of Central Asia, mainly Bulayık and Kurutka in the Turfan oasis, as well as Xaraxoto, from the 10th to 14th century.

Gregory Bar Hebraeus, one of the most important authors of the later Syriac tradition, presents here a systematic book of ethics for the Christian life.

This volume contains selected proceedings of the Midrash Section sessions convened during the 2012-2014 meetings of the Society of Biblical Literature. It is comprised of contributions by leading and emerging scholars that share a common focus on Rabbinic biblical interpretation as it intersects with a range of biblical texts and associated fields of study, including: Jewish legal literature; Hellenistic Judaism; post-biblical interpretation; biblical commentary; liturgical studies; and, cultural studies.

The first English translation and study of St. Hippolytus' fascinating, early third-century commentary 'On the Song of Songs'. Important for the history of biblical interpretation, rival identities of early Christians, liturgy, and mystagogy in the pre-Constantinian church.

A critical edition of a fragmentary Arabic manuscript (Mingana Chr. Arab. 18), together with a study which suggests that the three Arabic versions do not represent three different texts, but rather three versions all drawing on the same original text.

The Creed is a compendium of the Christian faith: it contains the core truths to which discipleship is our response. This very readable book guides the reader through the Creed, line by line. Each statement is explained and reflected on, in a way that seeks to show the wisdom, beauty and practicality of the faith. Truth by truth and phrase by phrase, this book shows us that the content of the Creed is no mere set of abstractions, but can speak to us in ways that are surprisingly concrete and down to earth. From the opening ‘I believe’ to the closing ‘Amen’, Christopher Hayden helps us to see that our faith is an inestimable treasure, and encourages us to be more confident in embracing it as a guide for living.

This is the story of Pope Francis – his childhood in Argentina, his work as a priest and his life as pope. Pope Francis cares for the homeless and has a special place in his heart for the poor. He also loves football, music and tango! Although Pope Francis is a very busy man, he always has time for other people, and he especially has time for God. He teaches us how to live like Jesus by praying, by caring for others and by enjoying God’s world!

From 1998 to 2009, over eighty papers were presented at the annual Céifin conferences, focusing on key social issues facing Ireland. Values – Leadership – Change: Messages from Céifin is a collection of the ideas presented during these twelve annual conferences. Grouped into four themes, the lessons focus on the twin values of our inner identity and collective potential, drawing from both Christian and humanist traditions. They recommend that we integrate these values into the mainstream of public policies: promoting social capital of networks and reciprocity; resourcing people to realise their potential with authenticity; and providing a framework of power and leadership based on equity, quality and vision in a global world.

Originally collected as a series of 'thoughts for the day' on RTÉ Radio 1's 'Living Word' series, each of the reflections in this beautifully presented giftbook are ordinary moments with extraordinary meaning. A thought-provoking collection that invites the reader to find solace and meaning in the muddle and mystery of daily living. A beautiful and wise book on the holding and letting go involved in family lives. – Spirituality, July/August 2015 Wisdom is shared in conversational style, though poetry is not far away! A small parcel truly full of good goods. – Religious Life Review, September/October 2015

This volume is part of a series of English translations of the Syriac Peshitta along with the Syriac text carried out by an international team of scholars.

This volume is part of a series of English translations of the Syriac Peshitta along with the Syriac text carried out by an international team of scholars.

This volume is part of a series of English translations of the Syriac Peshi?ta along with the Syriac text carried out by an international team of scholars.