Koptos cemetery
He went to the cemetery of Koptos with the clergymen of Isis and the excessive priest of Isis. They dug about for 3 days...
The Bet part 1
Anton Chekhov (1860 1904)
Chekhov stands out as one of the greatest short story writers of the world. Although he received an M.D. degree, he...
John of Damascus part 4
As it was answered to Moses, when he was to finish the tabernacle: “See” (He says), “that thou make all things according to the...
John of Damascus part 20
Although representations of the Crucifixion do not occur till later, the cross, as the symbol of Christianity, dates from the very beginning. Justin Martyr...
Miguel Angel Jimenez
Master Miguel Angel Jimenez
The Open de Andalusia
Miguel Angel Jimenez, Alvaro Quiros, another internationally successful golfer, thanked Turkish Airlines and tournament host Jimenez and all...
John of Damascus part 5
From The Fount of Wisdom
But since some find fault with us for worshipping and honouring the image of our Saviour and that of our...
John of Damascus part 21
People prayed with extended arms to represent a cross (Origen, “Hom. in Exod.”, iii, 3, Tertullian, “de Orat.”, 14). So also to make the...
John of Damascus part 6
Often, doubtless, when we have not the Lord’s passion in mind and see the image of Christ’s crucifixion, His saving passion is brought back...
John of Damascus part 22
Distinct from the admission of images is the question of the way they are treated. What signs of reverence, if any, did the first...
John of Damascus part 7
It is extremely unsatisfactory from the standpoint of historical criticism. An exasperating lack of detail, a pronounced legendary tendency, and a turgid style are...
