John Climacus (c. 579-649) was abbot of the monastery of Catherine on Mount Sinai. His Ladder was the most widely used handbook of the ascetical life in the ancient Greek Church.
Colm Luibheid Books
Colm Luibhéid's scholarly work delves into the fascinating world of early Christianity within the Roman Empire's eastern territories. As a former Professor of Ancient Classics, his research illuminates the foundational elements and distinct characteristics of this pivotal period. He offers readers a deep understanding of the theological and cultural landscape that shaped early Christian thought and practice.
Exploring John's Gospel: Reading, Interpretation, Knowledge
- 178 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The gospel of John has been a source of inspiration, guidance, and knowledge for countless responsive readers. At the same time, it has evoked many different and often contradictory interpretations. In this book, Colm Luibhéid reviews the writings of Origen and Augustine, of Thomas Aquinas and John Calvin, and of twentieth-century scholars such as Rudolf Bultman, John Ashton and Diarmaid McGann. Carefully distilling the variations among each theologian, Luibhéid raises questions of interpretation, authority, and authorship. With fresh insight and thoughtful analysis, Exploring John's Gospel leads readers into an intellectual and spiritual debate in celebration of the power and genius of the Fourth Gospel.