Albert Vanhoye, born in Hazebrouck (France) in 1923, entered the Society of Jesus in 1941. He obtained his Licence in Lettres from the Sorbonne, his Licenses in Philosophy and Theology in his Order’s Scholasticates, and his Doctorate in Biblical Studies from the Biblical Institute in Rome. He is one of the most recognized scholars on the Epistle to the Hebrews. He taught exegesis at Chantilly, before being appointed professor at the Biblical Institute, where he taught exegesis and New Testament ...
In this book Meynet offers an entirely new perspective on the study of the Synoptic Gospels, adding further insights within the growing body of modern research into the meanings of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Utilizing the rhetorical method of analysis, of which he is a leading proponent, Meynet studies the composition of the Gospels as they were written and makes it possible to understand them in systematic and unti...
Letter from the Editor
The Charter for Compassion
The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Compassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the center of our world and put another there, and to honor the inviolable sanctity of every single human being, treating everybody, without exception (and fear), with absolute justice, equity and respect.
It is also necessary in both public and private life to refrain consistently and empathically from inflicting (hurt and) pain. To act or speak violently out of spite, chauvinism, or self-interest, to impoverish, exploit or deny basic rights to anybody, and to incite hatred by denigrating others —even our enemies— is a denial of our common humanity (and dignity). We acknowledge that we have failed to live compassionately and that some have even increased the sum of huma...
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