I’m preparing for an Advent message series on the O Antiphons, songs sung about the coming of King Jesus at Advent and Christmas. And (of course) I’m digging into commentaries on Isaiah. Of particular fascination for me has been John F.A. Sawyer’s The Fifth Gospel: Isaiah in the History of Christianity. While reading this workContinue reading “Isaiah’s Testimony about Jesus”
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Literary Sources for Matthew 18:21-35
This post is part of an ongoing series on Forgiveness in the Gospel of Matthew. We must also unearth some of our parable’s literary sources, those materials which stand behind this narrative and help shed light on how Jesus and Matthew’s audiences would have understood this story. The vast majority of scholars attribute at leastContinue reading “Literary Sources for Matthew 18:21-35”
The Fathers on Psalm 139
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 139 Lord, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. You sift through my travels and my rest; with all my ways youContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 139”
The Fathers on Psalm 119
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 119 Athanasius: “In anyone is concerned for those who suffer, let him speak these words. In this way, he will show his true and firm faith and help them because when God sees this, heContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 119”
The Fathers on Psalm 118
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 118 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his mercy endures forever. Let Israel say: his mercy endures forever. Let the house of Aaron say, his mercy endures forever. Let those who fearContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 118”
The Fathers on Psalm 116
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 116 I kept faith, even when I said, “I am greatly afflicted!” I said in my alarm, “All men are liars!” How can I repay the Lord for all the great good done for me?Continue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 116”
The Fathers on Psalm 110
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 110 A psalm of David. The Lord says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand, while I make your enemies your footstool.” The scepter of your might: the Lord extends your strong scepter fromContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 110”
The Fathers on Psalm 91
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 91 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Almighty, Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” He willContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 91”
The Fathers on Psalm 72
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 72 O God, give your judgment to the king; your justice to the king’s son; That he may govern your people with justice, your oppressed with right judgment, That the mountains may yield their bountyContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 72”
The Fathers on Psalm 65
This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 65 To you we owe our hymn of praise, O God on Zion; To you our vows must be fulfilled, you who hear our prayers. To you all flesh must come with its burden ofContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 65”
Pursuing Veritas 