Vexed Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/vexed Join Andrea Bakas, as she explores examples from our world and culture to help us better understand the biblical text. © Copyright Andrea Bakas, 2021. All rights reserved. daf41936-3b41-540f-b387-bac311d9d1d3 yes en Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:47:40 -0700 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:01:19 -0800 https://vexed.transistor.fm/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/py-C-Cah70fe8JnAFvwygPYUGQxrP1Injhy1Ee4Q7Bo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUzODAvMTYxOTkw/MTA3Mi1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Vexed https://vexed.transistor.fm/ episodic The Ephesus School Join Andrea Bakas, as she explores examples from our world and culture to help us better understand the biblical text. Join Andrea Bakas, as she explores examples from our world and culture to help us better understand the biblical text. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek Andrea Bakas No No What Lives On Is What Is Written 33 33 What Lives On Is What Is Written full 29930c99-d244-4229-986f-29f66e7d69fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/7491166d In the 2018 AMC series The Terror, we encounter an ancient form of communication: the cairn. These stone markers held messages—records of a journey left behind for those who would follow. Explorers lived and died. What endured was the knowledge they preserved. Andrea draws a parallel with the Bible. Its authors remain unknown. They left no signatures. It is their words alone that continue to speak, generation after generation.

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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SHOWNOTES
Article on Cairns

https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/the-terror-recap-episode-8/

https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/stone-messengers/

The Victory Point Note

https://www.historymuseum.ca/blog/a-very-special-piece-of-paper

The Great Isaiah Scroll

http://dss.collections.imj.org.il/isaiah

 

 


]]> In the 2018 AMC series The Terror, we encounter an ancient form of communication: the cairn. These stone markers held messages—records of a journey left behind for those who would follow. Explorers lived and died. What endured was the knowledge they preserved. Andrea draws a parallel with the Bible. Its authors remain unknown. They left no signatures. It is their words alone that continue to speak, generation after generation.

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
A formatted episode transcript in Word or as PDF is available on request.
To receive your copy, email your request to: vexedthepodcast6@gmail.com
SHOWNOTES
Article on Cairns

https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/the-terror-recap-episode-8/

https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/stone-messengers/

The Victory Point Note

https://www.historymuseum.ca/blog/a-very-special-piece-of-paper

The Great Isaiah Scroll

http://dss.collections.imj.org.il/isaiah

 

 


]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:12:12 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1052 In the 2018 AMC series The Terror, we encounter an ancient form of communication: the cairn. These stone markers held messages—records of a journey left behind for those who would follow. Explorers lived and died. What endured was the knowledge they preserved. Andrea draws a parallel with the Bible. Its authors remain unknown. They left no signatures. It is their words alone that continue to speak, generation after generation.

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
A formatted episode transcript in Word or as PDF is available on request.
To receive your copy, email your request to: vexedthepodcast6@gmail.com
SHOWNOTES
Article on Cairns

https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/the-terror-recap-episode-8/

https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/stone-messengers/

The Victory Point Note

https://www.historymuseum.ca/blog/a-very-special-piece-of-paper

The Great Isaiah Scroll

http://dss.collections.imj.org.il/isaiah

 

 


]]> Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No The Bible Does Not "Speak to Us Today" 32 32 The Bible Does Not "Speak to Us Today" full b49dd77f-2eb3-433c-9d38-da36bd4112d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27916596 Preachers and teachers of Bible are eager to tell us how the Bible "speaks to us today." But does it? How can it speak to us when we are not its addressees? It was written thousands of years ago in a particular place and time for its audience who lived at that time. This kind of talk reveals the way we use and abuse the biblical text to serve ourselves. We do not bring the Bible – an ancient text - to today. Instead, the student of the Bible must go back – must go back to the time, setting and culture in which the Bible was forged.
Andrea shares how city of London guide David Charnick captures this perspective in his study of Dickens’ famous 1843 novella A Christmas Carol.

https://charnowalks.co.uk/
https://shows.acast.com/dansnowshistoryhit/episodes/charles-dickens-christmas
https://www.fulltextarchive.com/book/A-Christmas-Carol/
https://a.co/d/jkl2hdU
https://www.thegreatcourses.com/
Illustration, Marley's Ghost by John Leech, first edition, 1843.

]]> Preachers and teachers of Bible are eager to tell us how the Bible "speaks to us today." But does it? How can it speak to us when we are not its addressees? It was written thousands of years ago in a particular place and time for its audience who lived at that time. This kind of talk reveals the way we use and abuse the biblical text to serve ourselves. We do not bring the Bible – an ancient text - to today. Instead, the student of the Bible must go back – must go back to the time, setting and culture in which the Bible was forged.
Andrea shares how city of London guide David Charnick captures this perspective in his study of Dickens’ famous 1843 novella A Christmas Carol.

https://charnowalks.co.uk/
https://shows.acast.com/dansnowshistoryhit/episodes/charles-dickens-christmas
https://www.fulltextarchive.com/book/A-Christmas-Carol/
https://a.co/d/jkl2hdU
https://www.thegreatcourses.com/
Illustration, Marley's Ghost by John Leech, first edition, 1843.

]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:38:23 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 609 Preachers and teachers of Bible are eager to tell us how the Bible "speaks to us today." But does it? How can it speak to us when we are not its addressees? It was written thousands of years ago in a particular place and time for its audience who lived at that time. This kind of talk reveals the way we use and abuse the biblical text to serve ourselves. We do not bring the Bible – an ancient text - to today. Instead, the student of the Bible must go back – must go back to the time, setting and culture in which the Bible was forged.
Andrea shares how city of London guide David Charnick captures this perspective in his study of Dickens’ famous 1843 novella A Christmas Carol.

https://charnowalks.co.uk/
https://shows.acast.com/dansnowshistoryhit/episodes/charles-dickens-christmas
https://www.fulltextarchive.com/book/A-Christmas-Carol/
https://a.co/d/jkl2hdU
https://www.thegreatcourses.com/
Illustration, Marley's Ghost by John Leech, first edition, 1843.

]]> Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Tammy Faye Bakker: An Old Fashioned Shaming 31 31 Tammy Faye Bakker: An Old Fashioned Shaming full e837f398-808e-4b05-983b-4964501d0941 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63dd6233 Tammy Faye Bakker was an evangelical Christian preacher and teacher who co-hosted television programs with her husband Jim on their PTL network from 1974 to 1987. Her story is told in the 2021 HBO movie “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.”
 

There is a scene in the movie which depicts a fundamental biblical theme.

 

Andrea explains shame unto correction. 

]]> Tammy Faye Bakker was an evangelical Christian preacher and teacher who co-hosted television programs with her husband Jim on their PTL network from 1974 to 1987. Her story is told in the 2021 HBO movie “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.”
 

There is a scene in the movie which depicts a fundamental biblical theme.

 

Andrea explains shame unto correction. 

]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2024 16:17:49 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1250 Tammy Faye Bakker was an evangelical Christian preacher and teacher who co-hosted television programs with her husband Jim on their PTL network from 1974 to 1987. Her story is told in the 2021 HBO movie “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.”
 

There is a scene in the movie which depicts a fundamental biblical theme.

 

Andrea explains shame unto correction. 

]]> Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No David Chase: You may not go on, but the universe goes on and on... 30 30 David Chase: You may not go on, but the universe goes on and on... full b372fb10-39b7-4a04-a4c8-5f221943686b https://share.transistor.fm/s/30827c14 “Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos” is a new HBO documentary. In it, show creator David Chase and his creative team reflect on “The Sopranos” and how they came up with and developed certain themes.

 

There are striking parallels between the crafting of the show & the themes explored and those we find in the Bible.

 

Andrea discusses man’s impermanence and the Bible’s self-referentiality. 

]]> “Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos” is a new HBO documentary. In it, show creator David Chase and his creative team reflect on “The Sopranos” and how they came up with and developed certain themes.

 

There are striking parallels between the crafting of the show & the themes explored and those we find in the Bible.

 

Andrea discusses man’s impermanence and the Bible’s self-referentiality. 

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:12:17 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 757 “Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos” is a new HBO documentary. In it, show creator David Chase and his creative team reflect on “The Sopranos” and how they came up with and developed certain themes.

 

There are striking parallels between the crafting of the show & the themes explored and those we find in the Bible.

 

Andrea discusses man’s impermanence and the Bible’s self-referentiality. 

]]> Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Again? Breaking Bad Rewatch #3 29 29 Again? Breaking Bad Rewatch #3 full 8c9de40b-fcdc-4671-af2d-da991698b63a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5959b55 Breaking Bad, the TV series which aired from 2008 to 2013, is a work of creative genius; a tapestry of interweaving characters and storylines. It is modern storytelling at its finest.

 

I recently re-watched the series and I wondered how it could be that I was enjoying my 3rd re-watch even more than when I’d first seen it. Why am I still enjoying a story that I already know?

 

It is because it was my 3rd time through. With each watching, more and more of the story revealed itself to me. 

As with Breaking Bad, so it is with the Bible. It's the repetition. Hearing the Bible's repetitive story repeatedly is how come to know it & hear its lessons. 

]]> Breaking Bad, the TV series which aired from 2008 to 2013, is a work of creative genius; a tapestry of interweaving characters and storylines. It is modern storytelling at its finest.

 

I recently re-watched the series and I wondered how it could be that I was enjoying my 3rd re-watch even more than when I’d first seen it. Why am I still enjoying a story that I already know?

 

It is because it was my 3rd time through. With each watching, more and more of the story revealed itself to me. 

As with Breaking Bad, so it is with the Bible. It's the repetition. Hearing the Bible's repetitive story repeatedly is how come to know it & hear its lessons. 

]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:11:04 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 691 Breaking Bad, the TV series which aired from 2008 to 2013, is a work of creative genius; a tapestry of interweaving characters and storylines. It is modern storytelling at its finest.

 

I recently re-watched the series and I wondered how it could be that I was enjoying my 3rd re-watch even more than when I’d first seen it. Why am I still enjoying a story that I already know?

 

It is because it was my 3rd time through. With each watching, more and more of the story revealed itself to me. 

As with Breaking Bad, so it is with the Bible. It's the repetition. Hearing the Bible's repetitive story repeatedly is how come to know it & hear its lessons. 

]]> Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Who Do You Think You Are? 28 28 Who Do You Think You Are? full f18faab7-1e59-4b7d-ba83-4c32253ed927 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcf1da39 We are obsessed with Jesus. He is our hero, our superstar – our divine ideal. We try to follow his example; to imitate him. We not only want to be like him, we want to be him!

In today’s episode, Andrea argues that this obsession is misplaced. It’s a projection of our own desires which we impose on the gospel narratives.

The Jesus that we meet in the New Testament is not to be imitated but to be heard.

]]> We are obsessed with Jesus. He is our hero, our superstar – our divine ideal. We try to follow his example; to imitate him. We not only want to be like him, we want to be him!

In today’s episode, Andrea argues that this obsession is misplaced. It’s a projection of our own desires which we impose on the gospel narratives.

The Jesus that we meet in the New Testament is not to be imitated but to be heard.

]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2023 16:10:08 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1282 We are obsessed with Jesus. He is our hero, our superstar – our divine ideal. We try to follow his example; to imitate him. We not only want to be like him, we want to be him!

In today’s episode, Andrea argues that this obsession is misplaced. It’s a projection of our own desires which we impose on the gospel narratives.

The Jesus that we meet in the New Testament is not to be imitated but to be heard.

]]> Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Bible Studies Don't Work 27 27 Bible Studies Don't Work full 319b2363-f2fb-454a-974e-6da270e2cf9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f5f1187 If you’re a church-going Christian, you’ve probably attended a Bible study. Bible studies, the way they are conducted today, don’t work.

We’re comfortable with the common approaches but what do we really learn? We either select a few verses of text & then discuss them or we select a popular topic & then use the Bible as a lens. What does the Bible say about money or faith or forgiveness?

These approaches are not Bible “study,” but rather, Bible manipulation. They turn the Bible into a mirror which we use to understand ourselves.

In today’s episode, Andrea proposes a better way. 

]]> If you’re a church-going Christian, you’ve probably attended a Bible study. Bible studies, the way they are conducted today, don’t work.

We’re comfortable with the common approaches but what do we really learn? We either select a few verses of text & then discuss them or we select a popular topic & then use the Bible as a lens. What does the Bible say about money or faith or forgiveness?

These approaches are not Bible “study,” but rather, Bible manipulation. They turn the Bible into a mirror which we use to understand ourselves.

In today’s episode, Andrea proposes a better way. 

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 15:25:26 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 769 If you’re a church-going Christian, you’ve probably attended a Bible study. Bible studies, the way they are conducted today, don’t work.

We’re comfortable with the common approaches but what do we really learn? We either select a few verses of text & then discuss them or we select a popular topic & then use the Bible as a lens. What does the Bible say about money or faith or forgiveness?

These approaches are not Bible “study,” but rather, Bible manipulation. They turn the Bible into a mirror which we use to understand ourselves.

In today’s episode, Andrea proposes a better way. 

]]> Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Lost in Translation - part 4: Errors -- Imposing on the Text 26 26 Lost in Translation - part 4: Errors -- Imposing on the Text full 5fe9ba7e-fd10-4d9c-9e51-6c1c37823644 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64bd074d Translators make errors in their translation choices because they impose themselves onto the biblical text.

In today’s episode, the last in this 4-part series on translations of the Bible, Andrea gives specific examples of translation errors. She distinguishes 3 kinds of errors: (1) euphemisms (2) word choices that force the text to make sense to the translator (3) word choices that impose the translator’s assumptions on the text. 

]]> Translators make errors in their translation choices because they impose themselves onto the biblical text.

In today’s episode, the last in this 4-part series on translations of the Bible, Andrea gives specific examples of translation errors. She distinguishes 3 kinds of errors: (1) euphemisms (2) word choices that force the text to make sense to the translator (3) word choices that impose the translator’s assumptions on the text. 

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 2837 In today’s episode, the last in this 4-part series on translations of the Bible, Andrea gives specific examples of translation errors. In today’s episode, the last in this 4-part series on translations of the Bible, Andrea gives specific examples of translation errors. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No The Nativity Scene: Our Christmas Image 25 25 The Nativity Scene: Our Christmas Image full 7a4b241c-291b-4421-8d37-0742120c70c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0df919e The nativity scene is perhaps the best known visual depiction of the birth of Jesus. It is the emblem of the Christmas season. But it is not in the seeing of this scene that we understand its meaning, but rather, in the hearing of the biblical story. It is from the gospel books Luke and Matthew that we know about the birth of Jesus. In today's episode, Andrea takes a close look at Luke's text - chapter 2 verses 1-20. And she shares the work of 15th century Seinese Renaissance man, Francesco di Giorgio Martini. His Adoration by the Shepherds is a unique portrait of the nativity that conveys Luke's subversive message. In this piece, Rome is laid low.

]]> The nativity scene is perhaps the best known visual depiction of the birth of Jesus. It is the emblem of the Christmas season. But it is not in the seeing of this scene that we understand its meaning, but rather, in the hearing of the biblical story. It is from the gospel books Luke and Matthew that we know about the birth of Jesus. In today's episode, Andrea takes a close look at Luke's text - chapter 2 verses 1-20. And she shares the work of 15th century Seinese Renaissance man, Francesco di Giorgio Martini. His Adoration by the Shepherds is a unique portrait of the nativity that conveys Luke's subversive message. In this piece, Rome is laid low.

]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2022 14:00:06 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 2824 The nativity scene is perhaps the best known visual depiction of the birth of Jesus. It is the emblem of the Christmas season. But it is not in the seeing of this scene that we understand its meaning, but rather, in the hearing of the biblical story. The nativity scene is perhaps the best known visual depiction of the birth of Jesus. It is the emblem of the Christmas season. But it is not in the seeing of this scene that we understand its meaning, but rather, in the hearing of the biblical story. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Lost in Translation - part 3: Two More Reasons Why Translators Make Errors 24 24 Lost in Translation - part 3: Two More Reasons Why Translators Make Errors full 7561f11c-485d-4b94-9bde-a91efdc085b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7b6b99a In today’s episode, Andrea distinguishes two more reasons why translators make errors: (3)Their point of view about the Biblical text (4) A translation changes the form of what’s written and the form communicates the meaning.

]]> In today’s episode, Andrea distinguishes two more reasons why translators make errors: (3)Their point of view about the Biblical text (4) A translation changes the form of what’s written and the form communicates the meaning.

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 2132 In today’s episode, Andrea continues her discussion of the challenges involved in translating the Bible. In today’s episode, Andrea continues her discussion of the challenges involved in translating the Bible. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Happy Thanksgiving 23 23 Happy Thanksgiving full 15efb5ba-eb0a-4b3c-ba7b-e9a45f68d666 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a0735c0 In celebration of Thanksgiving, Andrea reads entries from "Of Plymouth Plantation," the diary of its 2nd governor, William Bradford. 
His diary tells of the fragile beginnings of that small group of daring believers known to us as “the Pilgrims.” But there is something else in the diary. Governor Bradford see his story – the struggles & hardships that he and his community endured - through the lens of the biblical story. “Of Plymouth Plantation,” is an example of the way the Bible imprints on its hearers: they are formatted by the story.

]]> In celebration of Thanksgiving, Andrea reads entries from "Of Plymouth Plantation," the diary of its 2nd governor, William Bradford. 
His diary tells of the fragile beginnings of that small group of daring believers known to us as “the Pilgrims.” But there is something else in the diary. Governor Bradford see his story – the struggles & hardships that he and his community endured - through the lens of the biblical story. “Of Plymouth Plantation,” is an example of the way the Bible imprints on its hearers: they are formatted by the story.

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1815 In celebration of Thanksgiving, Andrea reads entries from "Of Plymouth Plantation," the diary of its 2nd governor, William Bradford. In celebration of Thanksgiving, Andrea reads entries from "Of Plymouth Plantation," the diary of its 2nd governor, William Bradford. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Lost in Translation - part 2: Two Reasons Why Translators Make Errors 22 22 Lost in Translation - part 2: Two Reasons Why Translators Make Errors full 5028732c-835b-46ff-ac77-bfadcd6c6423 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cf41d0e In today’s episode, Andrea distinguishes two reasons why translators make errors: (1) English is conceptually different than Biblical Hebrew (2) We are not the writers’ intended audience. Today, we are disconnected from both the writers’ language and their culture.

]]> In today’s episode, Andrea distinguishes two reasons why translators make errors: (1) English is conceptually different than Biblical Hebrew (2) We are not the writers’ intended audience. Today, we are disconnected from both the writers’ language and their culture.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1175 In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the challenges involved in translating the Bible. In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the challenges involved in translating the Bible. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Lost in Translation - part 1: What's the Problem? 21 21 Lost in Translation - part 1: What's the Problem? full 43959210-fdc0-4c2c-8f58-84b65265c7f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87a51d5d Today’s episode is the first of a four-episode series on the matter of translations of the Bible. We read the Bible in translation; in our case, in English. But a translation is not the original text. By definition, a translation changes – transforms – the text.  And this is a problem. If you are not hearing the text in its languages, you are not hearing it.

]]> Today’s episode is the first of a four-episode series on the matter of translations of the Bible. We read the Bible in translation; in our case, in English. But a translation is not the original text. By definition, a translation changes – transforms – the text.  And this is a problem. If you are not hearing the text in its languages, you are not hearing it.

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1496 Today’s episode is the first of a four-episode series on the matter of translations of the Bible. Today’s episode is the first of a four-episode series on the matter of translations of the Bible. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No There is No "Is" 20 20 There is No "Is" full 7f80bc60-386a-41c9-9953-dde428016d05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69542a67 In today’s episode, Andrea poses the question: is Jesus shepherd or sheep? From the biblical perspective, this is not only a strange question but also an invalid one. And yet, there is an answer. Jesus “is” neither and sometimes both. Follow along as she examines texts from Genesis, Deuteronomy and the book of John to explain the way Biblical languages work.

]]> In today’s episode, Andrea poses the question: is Jesus shepherd or sheep? From the biblical perspective, this is not only a strange question but also an invalid one. And yet, there is an answer. Jesus “is” neither and sometimes both. Follow along as she examines texts from Genesis, Deuteronomy and the book of John to explain the way Biblical languages work.

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1456 Is Jesus shepherd or sheep? Is Jesus shepherd or sheep? Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Preview Reel: What's Ahead in 2022 19 19 Preview Reel: What's Ahead in 2022 full 9576f691-9a4d-4eae-acb8-c13710baf11d https://share.transistor.fm/s/33047dbd In today's episode, Andrea highlights the episode content that she is working on for 2022.

]]> In today's episode, Andrea highlights the episode content that she is working on for 2022.

]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 21:26:42 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 611 In today's episode, Andrea highlights the episode content that she is working on for 2022. In today's episode, Andrea highlights the episode content that she is working on for 2022. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Francesco di Giorgio Martini: Rome in Ruins 18 18 Francesco di Giorgio Martini: Rome in Ruins full a5d4bbed-487d-4285-9e6c-ca1db32f9377 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83189813 The nativity scene is perhaps the best known visual depiction of the birth of Jesus. It is the emblem of the Christmas season. But it is not in the seeing of this scene that we understand its meaning, but rather, in the hearing of the biblical story. It is from the gospel books Luke and Matthew that we know about the birth of Jesus. In today's episode, Andrea takes a close look at Luke's text - chapter 2 verses 1-20. And she shares the work of 15th century Seinese Renaissance man, Francesco di Giorgio Martini. His Adoration by the Shepherds is a unique portrait of the nativity that conveys Luke's subversive message. In this piece, Rome is laid low.

]]> The nativity scene is perhaps the best known visual depiction of the birth of Jesus. It is the emblem of the Christmas season. But it is not in the seeing of this scene that we understand its meaning, but rather, in the hearing of the biblical story. It is from the gospel books Luke and Matthew that we know about the birth of Jesus. In today's episode, Andrea takes a close look at Luke's text - chapter 2 verses 1-20. And she shares the work of 15th century Seinese Renaissance man, Francesco di Giorgio Martini. His Adoration by the Shepherds is a unique portrait of the nativity that conveys Luke's subversive message. In this piece, Rome is laid low.

]]> Sun, 26 Dec 2021 12:38:44 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 2765 The nativity scene is perhaps the best known visual depiction of the birth of Jesus. It is the emblem of the Christmas season. But it is not in the seeing of this scene that we understand its meaning, but rather, in the hearing of the biblical story. The nativity scene is perhaps the best known visual depiction of the birth of Jesus. It is the emblem of the Christmas season. But it is not in the seeing of this scene that we understand its meaning, but rather, in the hearing of the biblical story. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No What's in a Title? 17 17 What's in a Title? full 0faebcf3-8346-4d6f-830a-a792ce976281 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d22812a In traditional religious practice, the person who leads the community is addressed by a title. Why?

Titles are special names; marks of distinction whose meaning comes from their source text. Today, Andrea explores two titles common in Christian traditions: pastor & father. She explains how these two words, employed as titles, express biblical wisdom. Titles, she argues, express function not ontology. They are about doing not being.

]]> In traditional religious practice, the person who leads the community is addressed by a title. Why?

Titles are special names; marks of distinction whose meaning comes from their source text. Today, Andrea explores two titles common in Christian traditions: pastor & father. She explains how these two words, employed as titles, express biblical wisdom. Titles, she argues, express function not ontology. They are about doing not being.

]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1847 In traditional religious practice, the person who leads the community is addressed by a title. Why? In traditional religious practice, the person who leads the community is addressed by a title. Why? Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No It Matters Not, He Is Your King 16 16 It Matters Not, He Is Your King full cec24e49-ca40-449c-9e5e-4531cd9a4b34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9c02ab2 When we are in church, we hear selections from the Bible read to us. In today’s episode, Andrea explains the purpose of these readings.

When a priest, pastor or rabbi reads selections from the Bible to their congregation, they function as ambassadors, speaking at the behest of their king. And it is neither they nor the gathered who matter, it is the king.  In the 1995 movie Braveheart, William Wallace is brought before King Edward’s magistrates and put in his place.  The scene is a powerful demonstration of the thesis of this week’s episode. 

Braveheart, the movie

]]> When we are in church, we hear selections from the Bible read to us. In today’s episode, Andrea explains the purpose of these readings.

When a priest, pastor or rabbi reads selections from the Bible to their congregation, they function as ambassadors, speaking at the behest of their king. And it is neither they nor the gathered who matter, it is the king.  In the 1995 movie Braveheart, William Wallace is brought before King Edward’s magistrates and put in his place.  The scene is a powerful demonstration of the thesis of this week’s episode. 

Braveheart, the movie

]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1046 When we are in church, we hear selections from the Bible read to us. In today’s episode, Andrea explains the purpose of these readings. When we are in church, we hear selections from the Bible read to us. In today’s episode, Andrea explains the purpose of these readings. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Of Plymouth Plantation: Biblical Imprinting 15 15 Of Plymouth Plantation: Biblical Imprinting full 4a6b38e8-f9e4-43f0-af3c-b63ccf9aef03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/970b57dd In celebration of Thanksgiving, Andrea tells the story of the perilous beginnings of Plymouth Plantation from the diary of its 2nd governor, William Bradford. Bradford was among the 102 passengers who crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower. It is from Governor Bradford’s diary – Of Plymouth Plantation – that we know about that small group of daring believers who are known to us as “the pilgrims”. He sees his experience through the lens of the biblical story and the story serves as a kind of mental template on which he writes the story of Plymouth Plantation. 

Andrea argues that this is an example of the way the Bible imprints on its hearers.

]]> In celebration of Thanksgiving, Andrea tells the story of the perilous beginnings of Plymouth Plantation from the diary of its 2nd governor, William Bradford. Bradford was among the 102 passengers who crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower. It is from Governor Bradford’s diary – Of Plymouth Plantation – that we know about that small group of daring believers who are known to us as “the pilgrims”. He sees his experience through the lens of the biblical story and the story serves as a kind of mental template on which he writes the story of Plymouth Plantation. 

Andrea argues that this is an example of the way the Bible imprints on its hearers.

]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0800 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1754 In celebration of Thanksgiving, Andrea tells the story of the perilous beginnings of Plymouth Plantation from the diary of its 2nd governor William Bradford. In celebration of Thanksgiving, Andrea tells the story of the perilous beginnings of Plymouth Plantation from the diary of its 2nd governor William Bradford. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No OCABS 2021 Symposium - "the 10 Points" revised w/transcript 14 14 OCABS 2021 Symposium - "the 10 Points" revised w/transcript full 06a160a5-1c54-4926-b656-61190c2b3391 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1654444 Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of episode 3, “the 10 Points” prepared for the 2021 OCABS Symposium. 

The Orthodox Center for the Advancement of Biblical Studies (OCABS) was established in 1999 to develop, promote & publish research in biblical studies. They hold an annual symposium at which members present their work. At this year’s online gathering, papers were presented on topics such as covenant in the Bible & first century Christianity. The books of Galatians & Hosea were featured. 

Andrea shared her revised episode 3, “10 Points: What do we mean by “the Bible as Literature?”" A transcript of the episode is here included.

]]> Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of episode 3, “the 10 Points” prepared for the 2021 OCABS Symposium. 

The Orthodox Center for the Advancement of Biblical Studies (OCABS) was established in 1999 to develop, promote & publish research in biblical studies. They hold an annual symposium at which members present their work. At this year’s online gathering, papers were presented on topics such as covenant in the Bible & first century Christianity. The books of Galatians & Hosea were featured. 

Andrea shared her revised episode 3, “10 Points: What do we mean by “the Bible as Literature?”" A transcript of the episode is here included.

]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1759 Today's episode is a rebroadcast of episode 3, “the 10 Points” prepared for the 2021 OCABS Symposium. Today's episode is a rebroadcast of episode 3, “the 10 Points” prepared for the 2021 OCABS Symposium. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No "How Do I Read the Bible?" --part 2-- 13 13 "How Do I Read the Bible?" --part 2-- full 66572428-a784-4afb-a721-7a2123c0ebb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbb1e1b4 In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the question: "How do I read the Bible?" In this part two of a two-episode discussion, Andrea offers a list of suggestions for how to read the Bible.

*How to read the Bible*

List of do's

1) Hear 
2) Memorize 
3) Repeat, repeat, repeat

]]> In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the question: "How do I read the Bible?" In this part two of a two-episode discussion, Andrea offers a list of suggestions for how to read the Bible.

*How to read the Bible*

List of do's

1) Hear 
2) Memorize 
3) Repeat, repeat, repeat

]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1749 In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the question: "How do I read the Bible?" In this part two of a two-episode discussion, Andrea offers a list of suggestions for how to read the Bible. In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the question: "How do I read the Bible?" In this part two of a two-episode discussion, Andrea offers a list of suggestions for how to read the Bible. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No "How Do I Read the Bible?" --part 1-- 12 12 "How Do I Read the Bible?" --part 1-- full 3a842a2f-ce16-4a86-aca2-0b5eac4cf7fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc825879 In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the question: "How do I read the Bible?" In this part one of a two-episode discussion, Andrea offers a list of suggestions for how NOT to read the Bible.

*How NOT to read the Bible*

List of don'ts

1)  Don’t read it

2)  Don’t think

3)  Don’t jump to application

]]> In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the question: "How do I read the Bible?" In this part one of a two-episode discussion, Andrea offers a list of suggestions for how NOT to read the Bible.

*How NOT to read the Bible*

List of don'ts

1)  Don’t read it

2)  Don’t think

3)  Don’t jump to application

]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 2277 In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the question: "How do I read the Bible?" In this part one of a two-episode discussion, Andrea offers a list of suggestions for how NOT to read the Bible. In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the question: "How do I read the Bible?" In this part one of a two-episode discussion, Andrea offers a list of suggestions for how NOT to read the Bible. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Bethany Saros on her book, "A Light in the Darkness: Bible Study for Children and Teens" 11 11 Bethany Saros on her book, "A Light in the Darkness: Bible Study for Children and Teens" full 2ea69fdf-0aa0-4e1e-9f38-e1dcd00e942d https://share.transistor.fm/s/63c9a74f Andrea interviews Bethany Saros about her new book, “A Light in the Darkness: Bible Study for Children and Teens.”

Links to Bethany’s book and the resources she recommends for parents.

]]> Andrea interviews Bethany Saros about her new book, “A Light in the Darkness: Bible Study for Children and Teens.”

Links to Bethany’s book and the resources she recommends for parents.

]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 2084 Andrea interviews Bethany Saros about her new book, “A Light in the Darkness: Bible Study for Children and Teens.” Andrea interviews Bethany Saros about her new book, “A Light in the Darkness: Bible Study for Children and Teens.” Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No L'Chaim: To Life 10 10 L'Chaim: To Life full 92f13ca5-bd46-426b-9832-e402714c6127 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a99a34d In today's episode, Andrea argues that the Hebrew toast "L'Chaim" is sourced from the Bible. It is a short but powerful expression of Biblical wisdom.

The 1971 movie, "Fiddler on the Roof" is a classic of cinema. It is a story beautifully told.  In it, we find a scene of hearty celebration as the village toasts "L'Chaim".  This scene expresses a major biblical theme. In the Bible, God commands that life - not our life - but all life, continue.

Fiddler on the Roof - the movie 

]]> In today's episode, Andrea argues that the Hebrew toast "L'Chaim" is sourced from the Bible. It is a short but powerful expression of Biblical wisdom.

The 1971 movie, "Fiddler on the Roof" is a classic of cinema. It is a story beautifully told.  In it, we find a scene of hearty celebration as the village toasts "L'Chaim".  This scene expresses a major biblical theme. In the Bible, God commands that life - not our life - but all life, continue.

Fiddler on the Roof - the movie 

]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1038 In today's episode, Andrea argues that the Hebrew toast "L'Chaim" is sourced from the Bible. It is a short but powerful expression of Biblical wisdom. In today's episode, Andrea argues that the Hebrew toast "L'Chaim" is sourced from the Bible. It is a short but powerful expression of Biblical wisdom. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No 1Corinthians 11:20-26: the Lord's Table 9 9 1Corinthians 11:20-26: the Lord's Table full 1adc7228-a972-48a1-8232-72ef4b8fff9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a419ed4 In today’s episode, Andrea reads and discusses Paul's first letter to the Corinthians chapter 11, verses 20-26.
 
Andrea explores the work of the late Anthony Bourdain.  World traveler & explorer of food and culture, Bourdain knew what it meant to break bread: to sit at another’s table and receive their hospitality. He understood instinctively what the Corinthians in Paul’s letters failed to understand: that the Lord’s table is not about eating.

Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain

]]> In today’s episode, Andrea reads and discusses Paul's first letter to the Corinthians chapter 11, verses 20-26.
 
Andrea explores the work of the late Anthony Bourdain.  World traveler & explorer of food and culture, Bourdain knew what it meant to break bread: to sit at another’s table and receive their hospitality. He understood instinctively what the Corinthians in Paul’s letters failed to understand: that the Lord’s table is not about eating.

Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain

]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1286 In today’s episode, Andrea reads and discusses Paul's first letter to the Corinthians chapter 11, verses 20-26. In today’s episode, Andrea reads and discusses Paul's first letter to the Corinthians chapter 11, verses 20-26. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Senior vs. Junior 8 8 Senior vs. Junior full 8502d6cd-09a1-407d-87ca-2251911f55c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/701decc7 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 how biblical wisdom functions.

Karate Kid, the movie

]]> 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 how biblical wisdom functions.

Karate Kid, the movie

]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1460 Andrea explains that in Bible, there is a difference between the senior and the junior. Andrea explains that in Bible, there is a difference between the senior and the junior. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Codex Sinaiticus 7 7 Codex Sinaiticus full d99197d6-9b68-4c5e-a49e-d5c32b842658 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25d27604 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 we have today. Follow along as Andrea tells the story of its discovery and highlights its features.

]]> 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 we have today. Follow along as Andrea tells the story of its discovery and highlights its features.

]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1212 In today's episode, Andrea tells the story of the discovery of the Codex Sinaiticus & highlights features of the manuscript. In today's episode, Andrea tells the story of the discovery of the Codex Sinaiticus & highlights features of the manuscript. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No History of the Scroll 6 6 History of the Scroll full 2792e306-ba6a-4e33-bc9a-18089601ca95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39590d35 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 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


]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1193 In today’s episode, Andrea reviews the history of the ancient scroll - its origins & evolution - culminating in the ancestor of our book: the codex. In today’s episode, Andrea reviews the history of the ancient scroll - its origins & evolution - culminating in the ancestor of our book: the codex. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Form & function: The Biblical Scroll 5 5 Form & function: The Biblical Scroll full 088296d0-ee21-4f82-8f18-29988c25f2a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19b6cbe7 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 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.

]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1575 In today’s episode, Andrea discusses the earliest form of the Bible: the scroll. In today’s episode, Andrea discusses the earliest form of the Bible: the scroll. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Eisegesis vs. Exegesis 4 4 Eisegesis vs. Exegesis full 2d4d2c9a-b3fc-42f4-ae1c-84757edf16f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfe1e5e8 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

]]> 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

]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1596 In today’s episode, Andrea explains the distinction between eisegesis and exegesis. In today’s episode, Andrea explains the distinction between eisegesis and exegesis. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No 10 points: What do we mean by "the Bible as Literature?" 3 3 10 points: What do we mean by "the Bible as Literature?" full 254d87d2-eeb7-4665-8914-0ebda440e079 https://share.transistor.fm/s/238ce628 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 & prized as a work of classical literature
6. LONG story
7. Hearer submits to the story
8. A unity
9. Literary context
10. Instruction

]]> 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 & prized as a work of classical literature
6. LONG story
7. Hearer submits to the story
8. A unity
9. Literary context
10. Instruction

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 10:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1876 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. 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. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No SJ Chrysostom's Paschal Homily: A reading & discussion 2 2 SJ Chrysostom's Paschal Homily: A reading & discussion full f30aaa6f-dc45-4579-8a05-f84cef240bf7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c9092d3 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" and "uproar".  Neither of these words capture the meaning of "epikranthi" quite the way that "vexed" does. Words matter. It is a difficult task to capture the spirit of the original meaning of words. When it comes to the Bible, we must make the effort - as Chrysostom did.
 

]]> 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" and "uproar".  Neither of these words capture the meaning of "epikranthi" quite the way that "vexed" does. Words matter. It is a difficult task to capture the spirit of the original meaning of words. When it comes to the Bible, we must make the effort - as Chrysostom did.
 

]]> Sun, 16 May 2021 11:00:00 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 1014 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. 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. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No Welcome to Vexed 1 1 Welcome to Vexed full aa9de3b5-428c-4c7c-a3b0-cb8633819992 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58cc8ed1 Sat, 01 May 2021 12:46:55 -0700 The Ephesus School The Ephesus School 449 In the inaugural episode of Vexed, Andrea explains the meaning of the program's title. In the inaugural episode of Vexed, Andrea explains the meaning of the program's title. Old Testament New Testament Biblical Studies Bible Literature Andrea Bakas Orthodox Eastern Greek No