Reading Christian Texts

Reading Christian Texts
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The aim of this podcast is to encourage the reading and study of Christian texts. I choose the texts based on the interesting nature of their subject matter, as well as the beauty of their prose. This isn't to say that I agree with everything they say - I, the reader, am choosing to remain anonymous and keep my own opinions to myself. However, no matter what one's opinions might be, everyone can glean spiritual wisdom and scriptural knowledge from these texts. God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ.

Episodes

  1. 10/14/2019

    Epistle Of Ignatius To The Romans

    Martyrdom was the fate of many early Christians, and it was the fate of the first century bishop Ignatius. On his way to martyrdom in Rome, he wrote a letter to the Roman church which stands as a testament to the piety of the early church - and is an example to all believers of our calling to follow Christ in His sufferings.

  2. 09/27/2019

    John Chrysostom: On The Priesthood

    John Chrysostom is one of the three Hierarchs of the Orthodox Church, and his writings on the Priesthood are incredibly important texts in the history of Christianity.

  3. 09/13/2019

    John Calvin - Meditating On The Future Life

    While most of the religious world looks down on Calvin as a stern proponent of predestination, an actual reading of his works show him to be a person of true piety and Christian devotion. This is one of the most beautiful sections of his Institutes, and I hope it blesses all who hear it.

  4. 04/18/2019

    Origen on Free Will

    Origen was a very popular (albeit controversial) theologian in the early period of the church. His defense of free will was a pretty standard approach for the vast majority of the church fathers, and gives insight into the way the patristic mind dealt with this issue.

  5. 02/01/2019

    John Of Damascus On Holy Images

    This is a reading of John of Damascus' defense of icons against the iconoclasts. He provides some very interesting biblical and philosophical reasons, which distinguish between so-called idolatry and proper veneration.

  6. 12/20/2018

    Gregory Of Nyssa - The Life Of Moses

    St. Gregory of Nyssa lived in the latter half of the fourth century. He was one of the Cappadocian Fathers, as well as the brother of St. Basil the Great. This is one of his really interesting biographical texts - and it's a perfect example of the allegorical method of interpretation that was heavily present among the patristics. My goal was to read you the most interesting parts of Gregory of Nyssa's analysis, as well as his riveting conclusion of Moses' life and the goal of all Christian living.

    Gregory Of Nyssa - The Life Of Moses

  7. 12/19/2018

    Oration Of St. Gregory The Theologian

    This is the first of St. Gregory's famous Theological Orations, and the topic of his discussion is this: who is worthy to do theology? Hope you enjoy this reading!

    Oration Of St. Gregory The Theologian
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The aim of this podcast is to encourage the reading and study of Christian texts. I choose the texts based on the interesting nature of their subject matter, as well as the beauty of their prose. This isn't to say that I agree with everything they say - I, the reader, am choosing to remain anonymous and keep my own opinions to myself. However, no matter what one's opinions might be, everyone can glean spiritual wisdom and scriptural knowledge from these texts. God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ.

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    Reading Christian Texts
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
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