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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 2: Inspiration and inerrancy

How are we to understand words like "inspired" and "inerrant" when it comes to the Holy Scriptures?




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 3: Inspiration and inerrancy (continued)

Jeannie continues her discussion about the inspiration and veracity of the Bible.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 4: The Oral Tradition

To talk about how we got our Bible we have to start with the oral tradition.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 5: Bible Manuscripts 1

As Jeannie continues her series on the Introduction to the Bible, she begins a three-part subset on Bible manuscripts.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 6: Bible Manuscripts 2

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and what do we need to know about them?




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 7: Bible Manuscripts 3

As Scribes copied the biblical texts, what affect did this process have on words, phrases, or theology?




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 8: The Septuagint

In her continuing series entitled Introduction to the Bible, Jeannie looks at the Septuagint and the influence of Greek thought and culture.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 9: The Canon part 1

As the Intro to the Bible series continues, Jeannie begins a discussion of the canon of Scripture beginning with the Hebrew texts.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 10: The Canon part 2

In this episode, Jeannie continues her discussion of the canon of Scripture and why the Old Testament is different in the Protestant Bible.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 11: The Canon part 3

Now that we have learned about the Old Testament canon, Jeannie turns her attention to the New Testament.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 12: The Canon part 4

Jeannie provides an explanation of why it is so important to study the canon of Scripture and to hold the line on what the Church has approved.




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Introduction to the Bible - Supplemental Lesson

We have a mid-week supplemental lesson from Jeannie today with helpful information about the "Christian" and "Gnostic" apocryphal books and why they were rejected by the Church.




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Introduction to the Bible - Supplemental Lesson - B

In this second supplemental lesson, Jeannie continues her teaching on the apocryphal books, in particular, the Gnostic gospels.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 13: The Canon part 5

In her concluding lesson on the canon of Scripture, Jeannie discusses the books of the Bible that were included by the Church and why.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 14: Translations and Versions

Today, Jeannie talks about the many and various translations and versions of the Bible




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 15: Patristic Interpretation

As we get closer and closer to studying the book of Genesis, Jeannie helps us understand the techniques of patristic interpretation.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 16: Patristic Interpretation 2

Jeannie continues her lesson on how the early Church interpreted the Scriptures.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 17: Patristic Interpretation 3

Pres. Jeannie continues her lesson on patristic interpretation beginning with an explanation of exegesis vs. eisegesis.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 18: School of Alexandria

As Jeannie continues her intro to the Bible lessons, she helps us understand biblical interpretation and the school of Alexandria.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 19: School of Alexandria (cont.)

Jeannie continues looking at the influence of Alexandria and in particular Origen on the early interpretation of Scripture.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 20: Basil and Gregory

Today, Jeannie looks at two of the Cappadocian Fathers: Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa.




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The School of Antioch - Cont.

Jeannie continues her look at the interpretive style of Antioch and in particular St. John Chyrsostom. Listen for how his name is to be pronounced!




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Introduction to Genesis

Following a very helpful and instructive series of lessons providing an introduction to the Bible, Jeannie today begins her study of Genesis.




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Exodus - Introduction

Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the Bible with a new series on Exodus.




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Leviticus - Part One

Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the Bible with her first lesson on the book of Leviticus.




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Numbers - Part One

Dr. Constantinou continues her Introduction to the Bible, this time focusing on the Book of Numbers.




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Numbers and Deuteronomy

Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of Numbers and begins a new study on Deuteronomy.




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Deuteronomy

Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of the life of Moses.




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Saul and David Continued

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David, which is lesson 89 of her series, "Introduction to the Bible."




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Solomon

Dr. Constantinou discusses Solomon, in this, Lesson 95 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."




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Solomon: Part 2

Dr. Constantinou continues her lesson on Solomon, this time focusing on the fascinating topic of Old Testament polygamy, adultery, and concubinage. If David and Solomon did it, why can't we?




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Solomon and Kings

Was Solomon righteous? Dr. Constantinou looks to the Fathers for an answer and then begins a discussion of Kings and Kingdoms.




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Elijah and the Contest

Dr. Constantinou examines the contest between Elijah, the 450 priests of Baal, and the 400 priests of Asherah.




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Elijah: Conclusion

Dr. Constantinou finishes up her discussion of Elijah, this time focusing on the typology of the prophet.




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Introduction to the Prophets

Dr. Constantinou begins discussing the major prophets of the Old Testament, including Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel.




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Introduction to the Prophets - Continued

Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the major prophets of the Old Testament, this time with the addition of statements from the Church Fathers.




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Isaiah 53 - Continued

Dr. Constantinou continues her exploration of the prophecies found in Isaiah 53.




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Introduction to Isaiah

Dr. Constantinou explains why God sent the prophets and then reads and discusses the very beginning of Isaiah.




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Isaiah 6 - Continued

Dr. Constantinou discusses the failure of the Jews to listen to the prophets and the importance of the correlation between the death of Christ and the destruction of the Jewish temple.




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Isaiah 6 - Continued

Dr. Constantinou explains why the Jews won't believe that Christ is the Messiah.




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Was Jesus Married?: Part One

Dr. Constantinou takes a break from her introduction to the Bible to address a question that is making headlines around the world: Was Jesus married?




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Isaiah 7 - Continued

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the most famous prophecy of Isaiah: "The virgin shall conceive and bear a son."




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Ezekiel: Part One

Dr. Constantinou continues her "Introduction to the Bible" with the first of a series of episodes on the Prophet Ezekiel.




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Ezekiel: Part Seven - On Corrupt Clergy

Dr. Constantinou searches the Scriptures and the words of the Fathers to find out what it means and what we should do when a priest's corruption is revealed.




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Ezekiel: Part Eight - On Corrupt Clergy

Dr. Constantinou consults St. John Chrysostom on the responsibilities of both the priesthood and the episcopacy, as well as on what the priest and the bishop are supposed to be like.




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Special Lesson On Corrupt Clergy: Part 3

Dr. Constantinou discusses how the clergy are both different and not different from the rest of us and what happens in a parish when a priest's corruption is revealed.




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Special Lesson On Corrupt Clergy: Part 4

Dr. Constantinou looks at why and how clergy corruption happens.




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Special Lesson On Corrupt Clergy: Part 5

Dr. Constantinou describes the reasons some corrupt clergy form inappropriate relationships with parishioners, and how they can take steps to prevent this kind of corruption of their life, ministry, and parish.




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Special Lesson On Corrupt Clergy: Part 6

Dr. Constantinou reflects on the failure to guard oneself against temptation that leads to a corrupt clergy, from On the Priesthood, Book 6 by St. John Chrysostom.




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Special Lesson On Corrupt Clergy: Part 7

Dr. Constantinou talks about what will happen to a clergyman who is corrupt, and what if he repents of his sins?