Treasure-house of Mysteries: Exploration of the Sacred Text Through Poetry in the Syriac Tradition 601017 ” – John 15:15

” – John 15:15

Those who fought against the Nicene Creed opposed the idea that the Spirit was God

By arranging these 'words' in short daily readings

This book shows how David

while persons are abandoned

Treasure-house of Mysteries: Exploration of the Sacred Text Through Poetry in the Syriac Tradition 601017 ” – John 15:15"Sugg. Donation" Why was Cains sacrifice rejected, but Abels accepted? How did Joseph react when he came home and found Mary with child? Questions such as these served as the starting points for St Ephrem and other poets of the early Syriac tradition in these lively and highly imaginative poems where they explore the deeper spiritual meanings of the biblical text with great insight. Written with considerable verve, these narrative poems and dramatic