As my third example of typology, let us consider this diamond-patterned window pane. All of the complete diamonds are exact copies of the other, although they are in different places. […]
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Author: Fr Yuhanna Azize
Understanding Types and Typology, Pt II
The second image shows another use of types. The bust of a young man was produced when some material was poured into a mould. It was given time to set […]
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Bernier, Rethinking the Dates of the New Testament
This is a short and selective review of Jonathan Bernier’s 2022 volume, Rethinking the Dates of the New Testament. His fundamental conclusion is that the dates of the New Testament […]
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What Does it Mean to Say “Only-Begotten Son”?
Maronite Meditation 92 I wish to examine the question of the “Only-Begotten Son of God,” from a Syriac perspective. As we know from the history of the Christological disputes, language […]
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The Spiritual Dimension of Talking about Others
A very good rule of life is to not talk about, to not even mention, other people, unless we have a good reason. This rule follows from basic moral principles […]
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Sebastian Brock: “The Syriac Fathers on Prayer”
We are going to work through some of Sebastian Brock’s invaluable book The Syriac Fathers on Prayer and the Spiritual Life. It is an anthology of materials from Syriac writers, […]
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Important News on Sugar
The Australian newspaper, 31 July 2026, p.6 “Less Sugar as a Baby Will Lower Risk of Dementia.” The Australian has printed an article which says that there is evidence, published […]
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Blosius on Meditation
Blosius distinguished ordinary and extraordinary contemplation. These are different experiences, not different creatures, but the distinction is nonetheless useful. He said that “…ordinary contemplation means a close union with God […]
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What is the “Q Hypothesis” of the Gospels? Part III
Let us return to the conjectured text referred to as “Q,” said to be the source for those passages which the Gospels of Matthew and Luke have in common with […]
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What is the “Q Hypothesis” of the Gospels? (Part II)
Let us return to the conjectured text referred to as “Q,” said to be the source for those passages which the Gospels of Matthew and Luke have in common with […]
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