The Bible as Literature

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Scripture Unedited May 11, 2021

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This week Fr. Paul discusses the implications of the creation of human beings out of the dust of the ground. (Episode 169)

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Grigoreo! May 06, 2021

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Names have functional meaning. Students of this podcast know that our ability to hear a name spoken in the original language can unlock the meaning of a sentence, within a paragraph, within a story. In some cases, a common word taken from the story, like γρηγορέω, enters spoken language as a proper noun, unlocking the story’s meaning in everyday situations.

In 2021, I’m rooting for εμβολιάζω.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 24:42-44.

Episode 379 Matthew 24:42-44; Music:

Carpe Diem by Kevin MacLeod

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Curse and Destruction May 04, 2021

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This week Fr. Paul explains the importance of the parallel between the Hebrew words Tohu wa-bohu and ʻâphâr in Genesis. (Episode 168)

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Christ is Risen! May 01, 2021

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Paschal Greetings from the Bible as Literature Podcast.

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Vexed! May 01, 2021

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In the inaugural episode of Vexed, Andrea explains the meaning of the program's title.

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Doulos: It is Vexed! May 01, 2021

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The Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom rallies excitement among Orthodox Christians every Easter. We are called to "rejoice together – rich and poor, sober and slothful" – a poignant reminder for those who quibble over divisions among us today.

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But of That Day Apr 29, 2021

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In the film Avengers: Infinity War, the story’s arch-villain, Thanos, destroys one-half of humanity with the snap of a finger. In the Book of Genesis, and later, in the Gospel of Matthew, one-half of humanity is threatened, not by an arch-villain, but by God himself. This mechanism, in which God undermines instead of lifting up, in which heroes fall instead of rising, is the Bible’s literary bulwark against the machinations of imperialism. Unfortunately for Jerusalem and Rome—unlike the Marvel Cinematic Universe—if the Lord snaps his fingers in the Bible, it can’t be undone.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 24:36-41.

Episode 378 Matthew 24:36-41; Music:

Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod
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Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod
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ṣaddîq and yāḵaḥ Apr 27, 2021

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This week, Fr. Paul takes the opportunity of our questions to stress the difference between the Hebrew terms ṣaddîq and yāḵaḥ. (Episode 167)

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These Words Are Permanent Apr 22, 2021

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It’s been nearly two millennia since Matthew’s Gospel was written—that’s roughly 80 generations. Every 25 years, for the last 2000 years, every generation has been warned about the end, but the end has not yet come.

So what does Jesus mean when he says, “Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place”?

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 24:32-35.

Episode 376 Matthew 24:32-34; Music:

Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 008 by Sascha Ende®
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Progeny and Lies Apr 20, 2021

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In the Bible, Fr. Paul explains, Abe is not honest, the nations look good, and (sorry Plato) life is not about you. (Episode 166)

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