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The Bible as Literature

Each week, Fr. Marc Boulos discusses the content of the Bible as literature. On Tuesdays, Fr. Paul Tarazi presents an in-depth analysis of the biblical text in the original languages.

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Solomon the Wise? May 03, 2018

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In a tradition that mocks Greek philosophy and human wisdom, it goes without saying that the wisdom afforded Solomon in the Old Testament is central to the Bible's critique of Hellenism. What's not so obvious—at least at first glance—is how this critique is expressed in the foolishness of David's son and the outcome of his life.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 1:7-8.

Episode 224 Matthew 1:7-8; Subscribe: http://feedpress.me/the-bible-as-literature; “Private Eye” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com/)) Licensed under Creative Commons: B.y Attribution 3.0 License http:// creativecommons .org/ licenses /by/3.0/

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The Anti-Homeric Epic May 01, 2018

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Fr. Paul explains the how the biblical school undermines classical Greek literature and philosophy. (Episode 12)

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The City of David? Apr 26, 2018

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In a typical Disney movie, the writers present a protagonist-coming-of-age who faces adversity (usually an identity crisis, an injustice, or both) discovers who they are, overcomes their challenge, and then, finally, realizes their true destiny...as king, queen, or a special person of sorts who can change the world. These stories are popular because they soothe our ego with reassurances of our self-importance and unique value. From the perspective of Scripture, they're the worst kind of lie. In the ancient world, it was bad enough that kings and emperors believed in their unique value and special destiny. Now everyone is a Caesar in their own right. Yikes! Thankfully, the Matthean genealogy not only disbelieves David's destiny but works actively to subvert it.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 1:4-6.

Episode 223 Matthew 1:4-6; Subscribe: http://feedpress.me/the-bible-as-literature; “Mistake the Getaway” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com/)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:// creativecommons .org/ licenses /by/3.0/

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The Imposition of Greek Apr 24, 2018

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Fr. Paul explains the use of language by Alexander the Great and the reaction of the biblical school. (Episode 11)

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Breaching the High Wall Apr 19, 2018

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In the ancient world, kingly genealogies, like kingly cities, were constructed to establish a monarch's credibility, divinity, authenticity, and permanence. It should come as no surprise, then, that Matthew (like Genesis) deconstructs the king's genealogy by presenting a disruptive counter-narrative. Where Judah longs to boast, Matthew ridicules. Where David seeks credibility, Matthew discredits. Where Judah strives to build a city surrounded by high walls, Matthew breaches the same, paving the way for a new kind of king, one who rules an unseen city, made without walls and without human hands.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 1:3.

Episode 222 Matthew 1:3; Subscribe: http://feedpress.me/the-bible-as-literature; “Our Story Begins” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com/)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:// creativecommons .org/ licenses /by/3.0/

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Cyrus, His Anointed Apr 17, 2018

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Fr. Paul explains anti-ethnicity in the Bible and the significance of the Lord's favor towards Cyrus of Persia. (Episode 10)

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Prime Real Estate Apr 12, 2018

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As the first book of the New Testament, Matthew enjoys the distinct honor of headlining and setting the tone for all of part two of the Bible. Like a carefully placed advertisement in your social media feed, every verse, every word, every letter in the opening chapter of Matthew is both strategic and precious. Given this fact, as disciples of Matthew's teaching, we must begin our study by acknowledging the prime significance of each choice made by the author: each name (included or omitted) the stories behind each name, the meaning of these names, and finally, how they are made functional in Matthew and the New Testament in general.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 1:2.

Episode 221 Matthew 1:2; Subscribe: http://feedpress.me/the-bible-as-literature; “Tech Live” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com/)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:// creativecommons .org/ licenses /by/3.0/

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Tadmor in the Wilderness Apr 10, 2018

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Fr. Paul explains the significance of Tadmor, the “indomitable” city, found in 2 Chronicles 8:4. (Episode 9)

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What Kind of Messiah? Apr 05, 2018

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In the very first verse of the New Testament, the Gospel of Matthew raises a question that looms over the entire story: Whose son is Jesus and what kind of messiah will he be? How does Jesus relate to David? Why the mention of Abraham? Will the reign of Jesus prove to be different than the reign of David? How does the genealogy of Jesus differ from other genealogies in the Old Testament?

Richard and Fr. Marc begin their discussion of the Gospel of Mathew with a review of Matthew 1:1.

Episode 220 Matthew 1:1; Subscribe: http://feedpress.me/the-bible-as-literature; “Egmont Overture Finale” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com/)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:// creativecommons .org/ licenses /by/3.0/

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The Hellenistic Period Apr 03, 2018

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Fr. Paul discusses the historical background of the content of the Old Testament, the way that its stories were written, and the critical role of Semitic languages. (Episode 8)

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