Tell Me the Story

Aug 30 2023 66 ep. 30 mins 12
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Welcome to our podcast where we take a deep dive into the holy scriptures with the sole purpose of illuminating the story being told; the responsibility of all teachers of the bible.

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65. Hypostasis: Scripture vs. Theology - an Essay for the OCABS 2023 Symposium

Aug 30 2023 34 mins  
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

Aug 01 2023 19 mins  
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 Right HandOhad Joined TogetherJachin He will establish Zohar Whiteness Shaul Asked for The sons of Levi Gershon Outcast/ sojourner Kohath Assembly? Merari My bitter one The sons of JudahEr Awake Onan Vigorous Shelah P

63. Love and Mercy

Jul 26 2023 23 mins  
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 with his brothers. Intro and outro music Copyright © Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved.

62. Gibeah of Benjamin

Apr 26 2023 15 mins  
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, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved.

61. The Last Shall Be First

Apr 05 2023 19 mins  
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 their birth, he also serves the youngest brother the biggest portion. In other words, the last shall be first. Join Rowdy and I as we continue our read through of the book of Genesis. Intro and outro music Copyright �

60. Outsider Messiah

Mar 22 2023 19 mins  
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, everybody expects a homegrown King David, but such a king is never to be found because the iniquity comes from inside the group, not outside. The cancer began in Jacob when he followed the ways of the nachash, and it spread t

59. The Biblical Story (in a nutshell) - an Interlude

Mar 15 2023 89 mins  
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 © Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved.

58. A Prisoner of Jesus Christ - an Interlude

Mar 01 2023 34 mins  
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 penultimate letter traditionally attributed to Paul. The next book in the canon of course is the monumental letter to the Hebrews, which bookends the Pauline corpus starting with Romans. Intro and outro music Copyrigh

57. The Caveat

Feb 22 2023 23 mins  
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 hear the story! Intro and outro music Copyright © Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved.

56. Innocent Among Transgressors

Jan 25 2023 19 mins  
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 Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved.