Books in the Kiraz Liturgical Studies series

This booklet considers the implications of cremation, both theological and pastoral aspects. Clerical and lay points of view are presented.

A set of essays exploring the concept of inculturation in the liturgy within the wide net of the Anglican world. Consideration of African and Asian liturgies are especially prominent.

Homilies in strophic form, the popular poetry of the fifth-century qole, antiphonal psalms, anthems, melismatic hymns or litanies, and melodies from Mosul are just part of the service music and hymnody discussed in the introduction and presented with their melodies in Syriac.

This booklet explores the Christianity of the days before it became an official religion of the Roman Empire. It considers the impact of various areas of church life in this initial state.

A text for students, with translation, introduction and annotations.

History of the Syriac-speaking churches, with comparative liturgies, and the Peshitta of the Gospels, translated into English.