The book offers a deep exploration of the spiritual dimensions of the Old Testament, illustrating how the entire Bible reflects both human nature and divine characteristics. It aims to enhance understanding of the sacred texts and their relevance to humanity's spiritual journey.
The volume features the NEB translation of the text, complemented by introductory material and insightful commentary. Dr. Phillips provides a thorough exploration of the subject, enhancing the reader's understanding of the content within the series.
Exploring the life of a flawed yet courageous king, the narrative delves into David's selection by the prophet Samuel, his tumultuous relationships, and his passionate love for Bathsheba, leading to personal and familial tragedies. Anthony Phillips offers a fresh perspective on David's story, highlighting its significance for ancient Israelites and their faith. The book reflects on the psychological depth of the narratives in the Hebrew Bible, connecting themes of passion and tragedy to contemporary understandings of humanity and divinity.
Focusing on the themes of sacrifice and resurrection, this book emphasizes the transformative power of death in the journey towards spiritual renewal. It highlights St. Paul's message about the importance of preaching Christ Crucified, presenting a compelling argument for embracing suffering as a path to true life. The author offers reflections that resonate particularly well during Lent, encouraging readers to contemplate the profound connection between dying to self and experiencing resurrection.
An established and popular three-book history course for lower forms in Caribbean schools. - Test knowledge and stimulate further enquiry and thought with a wide range of questions and activities.
Introduces basic concepts of Infant Maths as required throughout the Caribbean.
A profusely-illustrated examination of the childhood and formative years of Sviatoslav Richter, whose name has been synonymous with the pinnacle of pianistic art.
"In its title, Strange Fruit refers to the song of a lynching made famous by Billie Holiday and to the malign persecution that drove Kamau Brathwaite from his New York home to resettlement in his native Barbados. But the title also points to the enigma of beauty created out of that experience of cultural lynching, in poems of urgency, elegance, wisdom and brave humour. ... It is a collection full of beauties of form, phrase and sound, such as in the poem “Sleep Widow” where instead of finding comfort, the poet and loved woman “bull-fight like lock-horm logga-head until the evening pools the grief along our edges/ and cools us to this peace”, the very sounds in the poem fighting their way towards resolution."--Back cover.
A mystical masterwork about the afterlife by the great Barbadian poet at the end of his career.