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THE EPISTLE OF SAINT JAMES

The Epistle of James stands as one of the most practical and penetrating books of the New Testament: a call to a living, mature faith expressed through love, humility, and steadfastness. In this patristic commentary, shaped by the richness of the Coptic Orthodox tradition and the wisdom of the early Church Fathers, readers encounter James not merely as a letter but as a spiritual guide for authentic Christian life.

This volume reveals the depth of James’s teaching on:

  • Faith proven through works of mercy and righteousness

  • Endurance in trials and joy in testing

  • The power of speech, humility, and peace-making

  • True religion that cares for the weak and guards the heart

  • Prayer, confession, and healing within the life of the Church

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Holy Scripture Bishoy Behnam Holy Scripture Bishoy Behnam

The Epistle to the Hebrews

This volume offers a profound patristic commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews, one of the most spiritually majestic and theologically rich books in the New Testament. Drawing from the Coptic Orthodox tradition and the insights of the early Church Fathers, this commentary unveils Christ as our High Priest, Mediator, and Eternal Sacrifice—the fulfillment of the Law, the Prophets, and the Temple itself.

With clarity and warmth, the commentary walks readers through every chapter of the epistle, highlighting:

  • Christ’s priesthood “according to the order of Melchizedek”

  • The superiority of the New Covenant over the Old

  • The call to spiritual maturity, endurance, and living faith

  • The connection between liturgy, sacrifice, and heavenly worship

  • The urgency of rejecting apostasy and clinging to hope

This book speaks not only to theologians and students of Scripture but to every believer seeking meaning, identity, and steadfastness in a world of distraction and trial. The words of Hebrews resonate with timeless relevance: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”

Through the voice of the Church Fathers, this commentary invites readers to ascend with Christ beyond the earthly veil, to behold the heavenly sanctuary, and to live as children of the eternal Kingdom.

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