Background
Burke, Alexander James was born on April 24, 1931 in New York City. Son of Alexander James and Josephine Eleanor (McGrath) Burke.
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John the Baptist: Prophet and Disciple
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For the first time in nearly 50 years, a casual yet informative method to learn about John the Baptist… "Why did each of the four evangelists make John the gateway to the Gospel, the first preacher of Good News? What were the reasons for the early Church's intense interest in a desert hermit whose public ministry lasted two years or less? Why in early Christian tradition was John the Baptist accorded an exalted religious stature, almost equal to that of Mary? The irony is that most modern scholarship on John has missed the true sources of his religious significance…in his links to Christ and to the very earliest beginnings of the Christian religion."—from the Introduction Alexander Burke pieces together the mystery of this well-known disciple of Jesus one chapter at a time, covering John's preaching, arrest and execution, his role in Eastern and Western Christian Tradition, and the many paradoxes surrounding him. An excellent resource for group or individual study, John the Baptist offers questions for reflection at the end of each chapter. Discover a fresh perspective of John the Baptist. Let him rise to the top of the beadroll of Christian heroes where Jesus believed he belonged. Step back and see the beautiful mosaic of mysteries that made up this fascinating saint's life.
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Alexander James Burke
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Education
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, Holy Cross College, 1953; Master of Arts, Fordham University, 1956.
Career
Professor of English, Fordham University, 1953-1956, 59-60;
editor, W.H. Sadlier Company. New York City, 1959-1960;
manager, Doubleday Bookstore, Manhasset, New York, 1952;
with, McGraw-Hill Book Company. New York City, since 1960;
general manager, McGraw-Hill Book Company.
New York City, 1969-1970;
vice president, McGraw-Hill Book Company. New York City, 1970-1973;
executive vice president, McGraw-Hill Book Company. New York City, 1973-1974;
president, McGraw-Hill Book Company.
New York City, 1974-1982;
president, McGraw-Hill International Book Company. New York City, 1983-1985;
executive vice president, McGraw-Hill International Book Company, 1985-1987;
Professor of English, director public studies program, Hofstra U., New York City, since 1994.
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John the Baptist: Prophet and Disciple
( For the first time in nearly 50 years, a casual yet inf...)
- The Raising of Lazarus and the Passion of Jesus in John 11 and 12
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John the Baptist: Prophet and Disciple
Membership
Board of directors Audult Education Council St. Louis, 1965. Board directors Commision on Radio and television, Catholic Archdiocese St. Louis, 1968-1972. Served with United States Air Force, 1956-1959.
Member Association American Publications (Executive Committee, director, chairman 1978-1985), Book IndustryStudy Group (Executive Committee, director since 1976), American Society Curriculum Development, National Council Teachers English, Alpha Sigma Nu.
Connections
Married Suzanne Jeanne Gatti, June 25, 1955. Children: James, Brian, Christopher, Nancy, Thomas, Matthew, Alexander John.
