Fr. Paul discusses the scriptural language of the scriptural story. (Episode 14)
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Category: Tarazi Tuesdays
Biblical Mashal
Fr. Paul expounds on the term mashal (Hebrew: משל) and its centrality for Scripture. (Episode 13)
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The Anti-Homeric Epic
Fr. Paul explains the how the biblical school undermines classical Greek literature and philosophy. (Episode 12)
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The Imposition of Greek
Fr. Paul explains the use of language by Alexander the Great and the reaction of the biblical school. (Episode 11)
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Cyrus, His Anointed
Fr. Paul explains anti-ethnicity in the Bible and the significance of the Lord’s favor towards Cyrus of Persia. (Episode 10)
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Tadmor in the Wilderness
Fr. Paul explains the significance of Tadmor, the “indomitable” city, found in 2 Chronicles 8:4. (Episode 9)
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The Hellenistic Period
Fr. Paul discusses the historical background of the content of the Old Testament, the way that its stories were written, and the critical role of Semitic languages. (Episode 8)
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Two Exiles
Fr. Paul discusses the Egyptian and Mesopotamian exiles, noting the recurrence of the former and its literary significance. (Episode 7)
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Ur of the Chaldeans
Fr. Paul discusses the importance of Ur of the Chaldeans and its role in the inclusion of all nations together with Abraham. (Episode 6)
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The Syrian Desert
Fr. Paul discusses the importance of the geography of the Syrian Desert as the setting for the Scriptural story. (Episode 5)
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