https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/122660 Sat, 02 May 2026 11:36:12 GMT 2026-05-02T11:36:12Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/122904 Title: Dingli / Tartarni and the Medieval Parish of Santa Domenica Authors: Fiorini, Stanley Abstract: The recent controversy over the opening of certain new thoroughfares in Dingli has focussed the attention of many, who are genuinely interested in our heritage, on the ruins of an old arched structure, a church, a little-known and overlooked site, between Triq is-Sienja and Triq il-M.U.S.E.U.M., which has to date eluded the attention of researchers. I was first made aware of the structure some twelve years ago when it was pointed out to me by Prof. Nicholas Vella of the Classics and Archaeology Department of the University of Malta, who noticed it when he was walking towards Dingli along Triq il-Buskett. I have since learnt that it had only then become uncovered when the roof collapsed after a heavy downpour. Till then it was hidden from view, tucked away inside a derelict farmhouse whose owners never appreciated that it was the ruins of a church. The owners inform me that it had been inherited, through the Tanti branch of the family, for several generations; to be noted, is that in 1687, 28.5% of all Tantis in Malta were to be found in Dingli. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/122904 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/122903 Title: Forsaking even one’s mother-in-law redaction critical analysis of Luke 5 : 1-11 Authors: Bugeja, Sinclair Abstract: Joachim Jeremias boldly stated that “Luke dislikes transpositions” and that he “was an enemy of rearrangement.” Any deviations in order from the Marcan material must therefore be regarded as important markers of Luke’s particular theological stance. Seven main transpositions have been suggested for the Lucan gospel, out of which this study focuses on the third – the call of the first disciples in Luke 5:1-11. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/122903 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/122901 Title: Angels as observers of human affairs : a study of angels in Paul’s Epistles Authors: Buttigieg, Kay Abstract: Angels appear throughout Scripture, from the beginning of Genesis to the end of Revelation. God places celestial beings at the entrance to the Garden of Eden as a deterrent for re-entry into the garden after humankind’s fall from grace and angels play prominent roles in delivering the message of John’s apocalypse. Time and time again God spoke to his people and his prophets through the agency of angels. As Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac on Mount Moriah, the angel of Yahweh intervened. The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a virgin named Mary, both key events in salvation history. In this way, the progressive and unique participation of angels throughout salvation history and their unequivocal connection between heaven and earth which is demonstrated by their actions, emphasises the permeability of the boundary which separates the two. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/122901 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/122900 Title: Builder of bridges : academic oration in honour of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I Authors: Schembri, Kevin Abstract: “Who will be a leader, let him be a bridge!” Such was the exclamation of Bran the Blessed, the mighty king of Welsh mythology, when he discovered that his enemy had destroyed bridges to the place where his sister was held hostage. Putting words into action, king Bran, “a being of gigantic size,” turned himself into a bridge by laying across the raging river, allowing his troops to cross over on his back. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/122900 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z