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Psalm 47

A solemn hymn proclaiming the universal sovereignty of GOD and culminating in a prophetic promise: the princes of the nations shall gather as the people of the GOD of Abraham. Psalm 47 announces a future in which power, wisdom, and authority will recognize the One as the source of Truth, Justice, and Peace.

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Dichotomy (definition)

The term dichotomy, within theological reflection, goes beyond a mere conceptual division and becomes a lens through which the human being is understood. It expresses a real yet non-conflictual distinction between body and soul, matter and spirit, revealing an ordered tension willed by GOD. This perspective invites the reader to move beyond reductive or dualistic interpretations, restoring dichotomy to its authentic meaning: not to divide in order to oppose, but to distinguish in order to grasp the profound unity of the creature.

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Pilgrimage (Mavro)

Pilgrimage: Thoughts from Cassino to Jerusalem is the story of a 3,000 kilometer journey on foot, begun without a single coin, relying solely on people’s solidarity and on Providence. More than a travel diary, it is a reflection on vocation, marked by the tension between doubt and deep theological convictions. In a direct and personal style, the author shares moments of silence, dialogue, and inner clarity, as the road itself becomes a place of prayer and transformation, leading step by step toward the Holy City.

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Perpetual Peace (Immanuel Kant)

Immanuel Kant’s “Perpetual Peace” stands among the foundational texts of modern political philosophy. In this visionary essay, the philosopher of Königsberg outlines the legal and moral conditions required for nations to transcend the logic of war and build an order grounded in reason, liberty, and human dignity. This article revisits the structure of the work, examines its preliminary and definitive articles, and reflects on its relevance today, showing why Kant’s project remains one of the most rigorous and enlightened visions of lasting peace.

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Alam (عَالَم)

The Qur’anic term al-ʿālamīn, often rendered as “worlds,” conceals a deeper and unexpectedly human dimension. Its key occurrences reveal a usage that transcends the cosmic realm and instead points to the plurality of peoples, communities, and conscious creatures. Through a rigorous philological approach and engagement with the classical exegetical tradition, this section examines how the Qur’an employs al-ʿālamīn to portray humanity as a whole, offering a universal perspective that reshapes our understanding of GOD’s relationship with all communities on earth. A reflection that reaches beyond conventional translations and guides the reader toward the term’s original and most vivid meaning.

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The Moderation in Belief (Al-Ghazali)

Intro “The Moderation in Belief” (Al-Iqtisad fi al-I’tiqad) is a major theological work by Abū Ḥāmid Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Ghazali, a prominent Persian theologian, jurist, and philosopher who lived between…

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Book of Ezekiel

Book of Ezekiel The Book of Ezekiel (Hebrew: ספר יחזקאל Sefer Yeḥezqel) is the 26th book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It belongs to the category…

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Book of Samuel (1 & 2 Samuel)

Book of Samuel The Book of Samuel “ספר שמואל” (Sefer Shmuel) is a particularly significant text in the landscape of biblical narrative. Considered a profound testament to the early history of…

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Letter to Philippians

Letter to Philippians Introduction The Letter to the Ephesians (Greek: Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους, Pros Ephesious) is one of the Epistles in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, traditionally attributed to…

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Letter to Ephesians

Letter to Ephesians Introduction The Letter to the Ephesians (Greek: Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους, Pros Ephesious) is one of the Epistles in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, traditionally attributed to…

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Letter to Galatians

Letter to Galatians The Letter to the Galatians (Greek: Πρὸς Γαλάτας Pros Galatas) is a masterfully written missive by the apostle Paul, an intense statement and appeal addressed to a…

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3rd Letter to John

3rd Letter to John  The Third Epistle of John, contained in the pages of the New Testament, is a missive that spreads a clear universal message. Usually attributed to the…

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