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Holy Trinity Publications She Who Loved Much: The Sinful Woman in St Ephrem the Syrian and the Orthodox Tradition
The Orthodox Church understands the Holy Scriptures to be the fountainhead of Tradition. The stories read in the Bible are commonly explored and elaborated in greater depth in liturgical hymns, homilies, and patristic writings. Such is the case with the account found in St Luke’s gospel of a sinful woman who anoints Christ with precious oil shortly before his Passion and Crucifixion. The woman’s story is taken up in the liturgical tradition of the Orthodox Church in Holy Week, where she is held up as an example of repentance and unconstrained love. In this in-depth but readable study the biblical accounts are elaborated through both the liturgical and oratorical tradition of the Church, as found primarily in Greek and Syriac manuscripts, with particular attention given to the former texts, too often overshadowed by the latter. Previously inaccessible texts of late antiquity, such as homilies by Amphilochius of Iconium and Ephrem Graecus, are found here in English for the first time, together with fresh English renderings of other sermons.This sharply honed and well-constructed work will engage all who encounter the story of the sinful woman in the living tradition of worship in the Orthodox Church, as well as those who are introduced to her through Scripture, liturgical poetry, or scholarly consideration. The present work unveils the intricate nature of the tradition of the Church, which gives greater scope and application to the biblical record through its hymnography and oratory.
£29.99
Oxford University Press GCSE Religious Studies for AQA A: Buddhism
Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: Religious Studies First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This textbook offers a tried and trusted approach to cover the study of Buddhism, and thematic studies from the perspective of Buddhism. Each chapter sets clear objectives and topic summaries, helping students understand what they need to know. Case studies provide a real-life story or perspective, showing Buddhism as it is practised today, and offering contemporary ethical issues for debate. The book includes a range of activity types and study tips to develop understanding in the classroom or at home. There is also further assessment guidance throughout the book, offering revision checklists, practice questions and sample answer activities to support the new question types.
£30.36
