They're mostly further guidance and suggestions for priests and ministers in the Eternal Flame's temple order to support their communities. One book consists almost entirely of anonymized case studies of people who 'found redemption and healing' after various kinds of past misdeeds. The priestly responsibilities, as described, actually have some overlap with what Mindhealers do for their patients, though obviously without the aid of the Gift and Sight. 

She also gets a note from the temple, stating that they now have the very old records that she had requested. 

What does "redemption and healing" mean in practice, anyway?

When she's done with the borrowed books she collects Ma'ar and Gates back to the temple to return those and look at the old ones.

(The books don't exactly give a clear definition of their terms; from the examples, though, they're talking about things like: criminals learning skills to make an honest living; people who hurt others recognizing the harm done and trying their best to repair it; estranged families rebuilding their relationships; and, in general, people forgiving themselves for things in their past that they were ashamed of, while growing enough not to repeat their misdeeds.) 

Ma'ar accompanies her there. (Aala doesn't come with him; he asked her and she preferred to spend the day with her friends.) 

Again, a young greeter (a different apprentice than before) waves to them when they arrive. "Here to talk to someone?" 

"I'm here to return these books! Also I got a message that some other books I wanted to see have come in?"

"Right! The priest said to expect you, he's inside." 

Ma'ar is looking curiously at the flame in the stone bowl. :Is that meant to be symbolic?: he asks Azabel. 

:Yeah:

:Huh. Neat. It's a good symbol: 

The senior priest from before is sitting inside on the rug again; he rises and waves cheerful to Azabel. "Welcome back! Did you enjoy the books?" 

"I did, yeah! Some of the stuff reminded me a little of what Mindhealers do with patients in places."

"How fascinating! What about it was similar?" 

"Helping people, like, come to terms with things? And learn more sustainable approaches to relationships and stuff."

He smiles. "That makes sense! Anyway - I see you brought a friend today! Young man, what is your name?" 

"Ma'ar. It's, uh, nice to meet you." 

"Can he look at the old books with me?"

"Yes, of course! Would you like to do that now?" 

"Yes please!"

"Well, have a seat!" He gestured at one of the cushioned rug areas. "If you give me the books you're done with, I can put them back in our library and get you the records we requisitioned." 

She hands back the borrowed ones.

One of the younger priests offers them tea while they wait. 

The senior priest is back a couple of minutes later, carrying a wooden box. It holds a couple of books, beautifully bound in ancient-looking but carefully preserved leather, wrapped lovingly in velvet. 

"Here you go," he says. "Do be careful with them, please." 

"Did you want us to do the book-preservation spells for these too...?" Ma'ar peers at the aged tomes. "It looks like it was done not that long ago, but we could renew it anyway." 

"Yeah, we - well, maybe you should since I Gated -"

"All right." Ma'ar waits for a confirmatory nod from the priest and then gets to work on the first book; the second is available for Azabel's perusal.