The Dispute Between the Cherub and the Thief

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Dr. Sebastian P. Brock Source: Sebastian P. Brock, “The Dispute Between the Cherub and the Thief,” Hugoye: Journal of Syriac Studies vol. 5, no. 2 (2002), pars. 1-13.   Abstract. The lively verse dialogue between the Repentant Thief (Luke 23:43) and the Cherub guarding the entrance to Paradise (Genesis 3:24) is an excellent representative of […]

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The Christology of the Church of the East

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Dr Sebastian Brock Traditions and Heritage of the Christian East, ed. D. Afinogenov and A. Muraviev. Moscow: Izdatelstvo “Indrik”, 1996.   Introduction. The classic formulations of the Christology of the Church of the East are primarily to be found in the medieval compendia such as the Pearl (Marganita), by Abdisho of Nisibis (†1318), where he […]

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Lecture at the Chinese University in Hong Kong – Chung Chi College (of Theology) on Saturday, October 9, 2010

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By H.G. Dr. Mar Awa Royel Bishop of California and Secretary of the Holy Synod Reverend clergy, friends and dear enthusiasts of the Jingjiao. It is a great privilege for me to stand here before you at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and address you concerning the history of the Assyrian Church of the […]

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Assyrian Church of the East in Trichur, India

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By H.B. Dr. Mar Aprem Mooken Metropolitan of the Assyrian Church of the East Archdiocese of India The history of Christianity in India from the time of St.Thomas, the doubting disciple of Jesus Christ in 52 A.D.to the arrival of Vasco de Gama, from Portugal who came to South India in 1498 A.D. is the […]

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An Introduction to the Church of the East

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By H.H. Mar Eshai Shimun XXIII Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East (1920 – 1975) The history of the Church of the East, which over many centuries comprised the major portion of Christianity, remained until recently almost unknown to the West, except for occasional accounts, such as that of Marco Polo, who traversed […]

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The Doctrine of the Holy Trinity: Historical Development

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By H.B. Mar Meelis Zaia, A.M. Metropolitan of the Assyrian Church of the East Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand In the Old Testament Throughout the ages the Christian Church has always believed in God as three in ONE, and this belief is based on the Bible. Although the main evidence  for  the  doctrine  of  […]

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Source and Analysis of the Nicene Creed

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We believe: Acts 15:11 – But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will John 16:30 – Now we know that you know all things, and need none to question you; by this we believe that you came from God. In one God: Malachi 2:10 […]

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Distancing the Christians away from the term “House of War” is a Humanitarian Mission

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By H.B. Mar Meelis Zaia, A.M. Metropolitan of the Assyrian Church of the East Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and Lebanon A lot of ink has been spilled over our good land in the past, and still does today over the issue of addressing the presence of the Oriental Christians in their home land. As […]

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The Existence of God

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By the Late Lector Dennis Mirza Introduction Atheists cannot argue that God does not exist, because they cannot demonstrate the non-existence of God. Instead, they take a more Agnostic view, and can argue that unless they see God, there is no proof for His existence. The famous Russian astronaut Yuri Gagaran orbited the Earth in […]

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Commentary on the Second Sunday of the Resurrection

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Reverend Fr. Dr. George Toma “New Sunday” John 20:19-29 The second Sunday of the Resurrection is called a new Sunday because our Lord Jesus Christ by His suffering, death and Resurrection renewed the whole world which was corrupted by the breaking of the commandment of God. The fathers of the Church of the East in regard of calling the […]

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