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65. Hypostasis: Scripture vs. Theology - an Essay for the OCABS 2023 Symposium
This paper was originally presented on August 25, 2023 at the 2023 OCABS symposium held at St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.
64. Yasser and Israel
The 12 Tribes of Israel: The sons of Reuben Hanoch dedicatedPallu wonder/marvelousHezron settlement/ villageCarmi my vineyard The sons of Simeon Jemuel Day of ElJamin ...
63. Love and Mercy
This week, we continue our recitation and discussion of the book of Genesis with an emphasis on the Semitic understanding of "peace" as it relates to Joseph's reunion ...
62. Gibeah of Benjamin
This week, Rowdy and I continue our read through of Genesis with chapter 44. Let us be attentive!Intro and outro music Copyright © Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Broo...
61. The Last Shall Be First
In the process of reuniting with his brothers, Joseph celebrates the occasion by inviting them to a common meal. Not only does he order them according to the order of ...
60. Outsider Messiah
Continuing our recitation and commentary on the book of Genesis, we point out interesting similarities between Joseph and Cyrus. When it comes to the messiah, everybod...
59. The Biblical Story (in a nutshell) - an Interlude
An in-depth look at the broad Biblical narrative ranging from the Old Testament (Torah, Prophets, and Writings) to the New Testament. Intro and outro music Copyright ©...
58. A Prisoner of Jesus Christ - an Interlude
Welcome to another episode of Tell Me the Story! Today, we will be looking at Paul’s letter to Philemon, which is the last of the so-called pastoral letters and the pe...
57. The Caveat
This week we look at Joseph's interactions with Pharaoh and how they determine the coming narrative and development of Joseph's impact on the Biblical story. Let us he...
56. Innocent Among Transgressors
A recitation and commentary of Genesis chapter 40 in comparison with the Lukan crucifixion account. Let us be attentive! Intro and outro music Copyright © Holy Tran...
55. A Hebrew in Egypt
In the pericope of Joseph’s story, we have the seemingly odd narrative choice to insert a story about Judah before returning to Joseph. When taken as a totality howeve...
54. Judah, a New Tribe
After conspiring with his brothers to remove the suspected successor to Jacob's wealth, their brother Joseph, Judah leaves to go on his own and presumably start his ow...
53. Talking Sheep
In today's episode, we begin the story of Joseph. This is the climactic and lengthy finale to the book of Genesis where all of the themes introduced thus far finally c...
52. Edom: A Human Odyssey
Today’s episode is one of those where we cover a lengthy genealogy, but wait! Before we put up the walls of disinterest, let’s actually make an attempt to hear what th...
51. God Renames Jacob
Jacob's short-lived WrestleMania results in a shameful title, that of Israel. However, in his arrogance, he wears it like a championship belt all unaware of the reason...
50. Weaponized Circumcision
Back in chapter 17, the covenant of circumcision was imposed upon Abraham and everyone in his household. This was done in order to emasculate the males under the coven...
49. Esau the Merciful
The man Jacob wrestled with was a foreshadowing of his expected battle with Esau, the brother who swore to kill Jacob 20 years prior. However, Jacob sees that he is ou...
48. Israel
Genesis is the key to understanding the entire scriptural story and the function of Israel is one of the most critical to understand. To be an Israelite is to be const...
47. Jacob the Thief
Today we look at Genesis 31, continuing the saga of the Old Testament patriarch Jacob. Intro and outro music Copyright © Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline,...
46. Laban the Theologian
The namesake of all Israel is not a mighty king who was suddenly blessed by God in the land God directed him to, he is a con man who left that land promised to him to ...
45. It's a Trap!
Remember how straightforward the story of Abraham’s servant and Rebekah was? The servant simply went to Mesopotamia, trusted God to find a wife for Isaac, was presente...
44. Making God an Idol
All Christians today are likely familiar with the concept of being “transformed” by scripture or Christ or however you want to phrase it. This, and the idea of being a...
43. The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus as a Retelling of Genesis 15 - an Essay for the OCABS 2022 Symposium
This week we present one of our two papers as they were presented at the 2022 OCABS symposium. This week is Blaise's "The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus as a Rete...
42. The Ultimate Spiritual Gift's Test - an Essay for the OCABS 2022 Symposium
This week we present one of our two papers as they were presented at the 2022 OCABS symposium. This week is Rowdy's "Ultimate Spiritual Gift's Test." Intro and outr...
41. Rightly Named Jacob
Like all names in the Bible, Jacob's has a clear function which is explored in Genesis chapter 27. Let us be attentive! Intro and outro music Copyright © Holy Trans...
40. Nowhere Man
We’ve spent the last few months laboring in detail the often complicated and frustrating story of the patriarch Abraham in the Bible. Surprisingly, Isaac’s story is fl...
39. Birthright for Blood
We come to scripture this week expecting to hear more about our new focal character Isaac, but we are shocked to find out that the story in Genesis 25 has already move...
38. Keep It in the Family
Today we hear the mashal of Genesis 24! Let us be attentive. Intro and outro music Copyright © Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. Al...
37. Enemy's Mercy
Today we hear the mashal of Genesis 23 where Abraham is curiously rejecting the mercy of his enemy and seeks to buy the gift of the land as a possession for himself. L...
36. Lamb to the Slaughter
In today’s episode we hear the story of Abraham being commanded by the Scriptural God to sacrifice Isaac. This is a very famous story from the Bible and is used by var...