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, October 20, 2025
Patristic Assumption: All Scripture is Inspired and Useful
The Fathers shared certain basic assumptions about the Bible, including the belief that every detail in the Bible had a useful spiritual purpose. Even the most ordinary passage can convey deep insights if properly interpreted.
Monday, October 13, 2025
Orthodoxy and Biblical Inspiration
Did God dictate the Bible word for word? That idea makes inspiration easy to understand, but is very problematic, not to mention simplistic and naive. The ancient Christian view of the Fathers was deep, sophisticated, and reflected the highest regard for the human person.
Monday, October 6, 2025
The Orthodox Method of Biblical Interpretation
Our connection to the early Church is clearly evident in our interpretation of the Bible. Why is the Orthodox method of biblical interpretation so important? Why does it work, and how does it work? We will compare Chrysostom and Augustine as bishops and biblical interpreters.
Monday, September 29, 2025
Modern Scripture Misinterpretations and Orthodoxy
Many methods of modern biblical interpretation have distorted the Bible, and this trend has only worsened. How did these perspectives gain a foothold in universities and society? How has Orthodoxy preserved the correct interpretation of the Bible from the early Church?
Monday, September 22, 2025
Orthodox Interpretation of the Bible
The modern era has led to advancements in biblical studies, but also to numerous controversies resulting from modern biblical criticism. What is "biblical criticism" and does it have any benefits? How does the Orthodox Church understand the Bible and its interpretation?
Contributors
Dr. Jeannie Constantinou
