Translating the Scene Instead of the Words

We all know that the Bible was originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, and, if we want to understand the Bible, we either need to learn the original languages or find a translation we understand.

 But, far too often,

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The Strange Readings for the Dormition

For every feast, the Orthodox Church has special readings. For most feasts, those readings tell the story of the feast. For example, at Christmas, we hear the story of Jesus’s birth; at Pascha, we hear about Jesus’s death and resurrection.

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It Isn’t Just Bread, Dear Disciples!

When is a story not just a story? When is bread much more than water, yeast, and salt? 

When is the command to “feed” someone more than a command to give someone actual food?

 When you’re dealing with the Bible,

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Regulations for the Gentiles?

In today’s podcast, we continue our exploration of the Law and its relationship to Christians. However, this week we get a twist. Though the early Jewish-Christians in the Book of Acts don’t advocate for circumcision, they do apply some legal

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