Amir Harrak Knihy

Focusing on Syriac literature, art, and archaeology, this annual refereed journal presents transcripts of public lectures from the Canadian Society for Syriac Studies and features scholarly articles and book reviews. It explores the history of Syriac-speaking communities, including Assyrians and Maronites, while also addressing modern Syriac Christianity and vernacular Aramaic dialects. Published in English, French, and German, it includes original quotations from ancient sources. The journal is backed by an interdisciplinary editorial committee from multiple universities.

Featuring a bilingual edition, this volume presents Saint Jacob of Sarug's homily on the Reception of the Holy Mysteries in both Syriac and English. The fully vocalized Syriac text is complemented by an annotated translation that includes commentary and biblical references, providing deeper insights into the homily's themes. This work is part of Gorgias's Complete Homilies of Saint Jacob of Sarug, enriching the reader's understanding of this significant theological piece.

Narsai, known as the "Lyre of the Holy Spirit," composed numerous hymns in the early 5th century. His memra "On the Sanctification of the Church" reflects on the Church as the Bride of Christ, emphasizing salvation through the Cross and the Eucharist. His style resonates with Ephrem the Syrian and Jacob of Sarug, influencing Eastern liturgical texts.