El Anticristo

Babalúaiyé (Padre poderoso del mundo) es la forma en que se le ha llamado en Cuba a una de las divinidades más interesantes del África subsahariana, pero no es su único nombre, porque también se le conoce como Asoyín, Asojuano, Shapkuana, Alifreté, Afimayé, Sokuta, Lokuón, Dokunambó y otros muchos. Sin embargo, basta decir San Lázaro, para que, tanto en Cuba como en otros países del Caribe y América Latina, se reconozca de quién se está hablando, porque Babalú es punto de convergencia de creencias africanas y europeas. ste texto nos atrapa desde sus primeras líneas, para...

Offering concise, straightforward answers to many questions surrounding Jewish life and practice, Rabbi Kolatch describes practically every symbol, custom, and convention relating to the public and personal life of the Jew, and attempts to dispel prevalent misunderstandings and misconceptions pertaining to Jewish observance.

The purpose of this catechism is to present an organic and synthetic exposition of the essential and fundamental contents of Catholic doctrine both on faith and on morals, in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the entire Tradition of the Church. Its main sources are Sacred Scripture, the Holy Fathers, the Liturgy and the Magisterium of the Church. It is intended to serve "as a point of reference for catechisms or compendia that are drawn up in different countries" (Synod of Bishops 1985. Final Report II BA 4). Catechesis is the name given to all the efforts made in the Church to make ...

Discusses what it means to be called to greatness as a Christian, and provides advice based on Scripture on how to avoid the traps of arrogance and mediocrity.