theology
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Jacob
Jacob is a patriarch whose life is recorded in the Book of Genesis between chapters 25 and 50. He is the son
March 22, 2026theology
theology
6 min read
Esau
The Epistle to the Hebrews uses Esau as a warning against being a profane person who sells his birthright for a single meal, noting that he found no place for repentance although he sought it with tears.
March 22, 2026
theology
4 min read
Abraham
Abraham was a Christian before the Incarnation, as he rejoiced to see the day of the Messiah and embraced the multi-personal nature of God during the visitation at Mamre.
March 22, 2026
theology
4 min read
Saint Athanasius
He fought the Arian claim that there was a time when the Son was not, arguing that if the Son were a created being, he could not truly reconcile humanity to God.
March 22, 2026
Ideas
5 min read
UNIVERSAL HISTORY
An ancient concept wherein different peoples shared a common history, where all is integrated into a single, overarching narrative.
March 16, 2026
theology
7 min read
Tower of Babel
The Tower of Babel signifies a hierarchy, something that can be ascended, with its base on Earth and its top in the heavens.
March 16, 2026
theology
7 min read
The Voyage of St. Brendan
His life and legendary voyages are central to understanding the unique characteristics of the Irish Church, particularly its monastic emphasis and profound integration of the miraculous into daily existence.
March 16, 2026
universal history
2 min read
The Symbolism of the Far East
The grammar of the world dictated how cultures were understood based on their distance from the spiritual centre of Jerusalem.
March 16, 2026
theology
7 min read
The Surprising Irish Origin of Purgatory
For Dante, Purgatory is not an antechamber of Hell or a place of descent, but rather an ascent towards Heaven, focused on purification rather than mere torment.
March 16, 2026
theology
4 min read
The Nine Worthies
Nine historical, scriptural, and legendary men who were revered as personifications of the ideals of chivalry and served as exemplary figures for Western civilisation.
March 16, 2026
theology
9 min read
The Mythical Constantinople
Constantinople is widely regarded as the first Christian city ever founded, marking a new beginning for Christian civilisation.
March 16, 2026
theology
10 min read
The Enduring Significance of Ethiopia
Ethiopian Christianity embodies this rich symbolism, with each church housing a model of the Ark.
March 16, 2026