Vexed

In the Bible, there is a distinction between the senior and the junior. They are not equals. The senior -- the elder -- is above the other people in the story in wisdom and authority. The senior wields his authority for the good of the junior. In today’s episode, Andrea explains that the 1984 movie, “The Karate Kid,” demonstrates this difference between senior and junior and can help us understand...

In today's episode, Andrea tells the story of the discovery of the Codex Sinaiticus & highlights features of the manuscript. The Codex Sinaiticus is one of the world’s oldest Bibles. This ancient treasure was discovered & made known to the world in 1859 by German scholar Constantin von Tischendorf. Dated to the 4th century AD, the Codex Sinaiticus is the ancestor of the book form of Bible...

In today’s episode, Andrea reviews the history of the ancient scroll - its origins & evolution - culminating in the ancestor of our book: the codex. History of the Scroll *Origins *Scribes & scribal culture *Technology: materials, crafting & uses *Biblical scroll: oldest & most complete *Codex *Ancestor: Clay tablet

In today’s episode, Andrea discusses the earliest form of the Bible: the scroll. It is well known that form & function are closely related. Andrea asserts that the form & function of the scroll reveal its purpose, which is: instruction. Follow along as she explores the Isaiah Scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls collection as an exemplar of the ancient scroll.

In today’s episode, Andrea explains the distinction between eisegesis and exegesis. Your point of view – the place from which you stand to view something – affects what you see. The student of the Bible must decide on their point of view before they begin reading. Follow along as Andrea explains two different ways to approach the biblical story. The Princess Bride, the movie

On the Ephesus School Network, when we use the term "the Bible as Literature”, what do we mean? In episode 3, Andrea explores this question. Follow along as she presents 10 points – assumptions – that form the foundation for this approach. 10 points: "the Bible as Literature" 1. Written 2. Says what IT wants to say 3. From a tradition of classical literature 4. Literary mimesis 5. Perceived &...

Who is St. John Chrysostom? In episode 2, Andrea speaks about St. John Chrysostom & his Paschal homily. She explains what he is trying to say in the homily & how we are meant to hear it. St. John Chrysostom Paschal Homily in English St. John Chrysostom Paschal Homily in Greek In the above English translation of St. John Chrysostom's Paschal Homily, "epikranthi" is translated as "troubled"...

In the inaugural episode of Vexed, Andrea explains the meaning of the program's title.