December 23, 2021
Published by ABTS at December 23, 2021
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Christmas Reflections from the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary

The Arab Baptist Theological Seminary wishes you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! May the following reflections by members of our community bless you this season Elie Haddad, President At Christmastime, I love to reflect, not only on why Jesus came to earth, but also on who He […]
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December 9, 2021
Published by Brent Hamoud at December 9, 2021
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O Little Town of Bethlehem, Do We Still Not See How Thee Lie?

By Brent Hamoud It’s nice to go to Bethlehem this time of year as starry imaginations lead us to the site of the first Christmas. Popular depictions of the Nativity story invariably include scenes of a pregnant young lady and her anxious husband searching for a resting place among crowded […]
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December 23, 2020
Published by IMES at December 23, 2020
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A Christmas Message from the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary

The Arab Baptist Theological Seminary wishes you a wonderful Christmas! May the following reflections by members of our community bless you this season.   Teresa Sfeir Communication and Editing Officer “On earth peace,” the angels told the shepherds. Were they heralding world peace with the advent of Christ? The past […]
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December 20, 2018
Published by IMES at December 20, 2018
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A Christmas Message from the Institute of Middle East Studies

Taking a break from the hustle and bustle, the members of the IMES team reflected on the meaning of Christmas and how it is embodied in their work within the Institute. Our team members share their reflections below, along with their Christmas greetings.
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February 8, 2018
Published by Chaden Hani at February 8, 2018
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When the Lights go Down in the City: A Reflection on the Season’s Passing عندما تخفت الأضواء في المدينة فهذا انعكاس لانصرام موسم في حياتها

By Chaden Hani It was an abiding sense of desperation, frustration and repression which led Lebanese journalist and professor of history Samir Kassir to speak in 2004 of the “Arab malaise.” For as long as I can remember we have barely had a moment of our history lacking in conflict […]
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December 22, 2016
Published by Elie Haddad at December 22, 2016
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Merry Christmas from a Cynic: The Paradoxes of our Annual Celebrations

By Elie Haddad I have a confession to make. I don’t like the Christmas season. But how can someone who is supposed to be a mature Christian leader not like the Christmas season? Every year at this time I find myself having to reflect on this predicament and do a […]
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December 24, 2014
Published by IMES at December 24, 2014
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What is the Message of Christmas during a Time such as This?

Given the current state of affairs in today’s Middle East, hope can be hard to come by. With this in mind, the IMES team was asked to reflect upon the following question,“What is the message of Christmas during a time such as this?” Please see our responses in the video below: […]
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December 25, 2013
Published by Martin Accad at December 25, 2013
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Homage to the Mothers of Syria

By Martin Accad Every Christmas is a time of laughter and tears, of life and death, of singing and mourning, of beauty and ashes. For every person experiencing joy, there is one experiencing suffering. For every mother delighting in her newborn, there is another grieving the loss of hers. For […]
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