Search the Scriptures Live
Interesting and Accessible Bible Study for Busy People
Presvytera and Dr. Jeannie Constantinou guides us through Holy Scripture with the eyes of the Church Fathers and answers listener questions in this edition of the Search the Scriptures podcast recorded live.
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Monday, May 11, 2026
Patristic Interpretation Part 2: The Rise and Demise of Origen
Origen was the shining star of the 3rd century, the pride of the Church of Alexandria. Brilliant and celebrated, he authored thousands of books and influenced countless Fathers. So why was he eventually condemned?
Music attribution:
"Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Monday, May 4, 2026
85 mins
The Earliest Christian Biblical Interpretation
The earliest Christian biblical interpretations outside the NT are found in the second century Fathers. We will look at the lives, key writings and important contributions of Justin Martyr and Irenaeus, then discuss the first great "School" of interpretation: Alexandria.
Music attribution:
"Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Monday, April 27, 2026
86 mins
Christ as Interpreter of the Scriptures, Part 2
All the Old Testament is interpreted in the light of Christ. He fulfilled the Law, both rejecting extreme legalism but also expanding it, showing that he expected us to go beyond the Law. The Ten Commandments are NOT the standard for Christians. Why not? What does it mean?
Music attribution:
"Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Monday, April 20, 2026
84 mins
Jesus Christ as an Interpreter of the Scriptures
We have often read about Jesus in the Scriptures but how did he himself interpret them? Christ's own interpretations of Jewish Scriptures along with his methodology and attitude toward them laid the foundation of how the Christian Church would apply them.
Music attribution:
"Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Monday, March 30, 2026
93 mins
The Jewish Interpretation of the Scriptures
The roots of Orthodox biblical interpretation are found in Christ himself, followed by the apostles. How did Jesus interpret the Scriptures? How did other rabbis interpret them? Why does the Bible even require interpretation if we are all using the same New Testament?
"Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Dr. Jeannie Constantinou
