Sam Shamoun

Oecumenius, Rev. 12 & Mary as Queen Members Public

I quote Oecumenius’ entire exegesis of Revelation 12 which is taken from Commentary on the Apocalypse (Fathers of the Church Patristic Series): A New Translation, translated by John N. Sugget, published by The Catholic University of America Press in 2006, Volume 112, pp. 107-117. I do so since his work

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Sam Shamoun
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Ps. 22:16: Digging Through the Problem Members Public

The following excerpts are taken from The Psalms as Christian Worship: An Historical Commentary, co-authored by Bruce K. Waltke and James M. Houston with Erika Moore, published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. in 2010, Chapter 12. Psalm 22: Prophetic Psalm of Christ’s Passion, pp. 376 ff. All emphasis

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Sam Shamoun
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Ps. 16:10: Messiah’s Incorruption Members Public

According to the inspired words of the Apostle Peter as recorded in Acts 2:24-32, Psalm 16:8-11 is a prophecy uttered by David in respect to Christ’s physical, bodily resurrection. Here is the key verse in question, which Peter understood as God’s promise that he would prevent

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Irenaeus, Apostolic Succession & the Roman See Members Public

The following is taken from St. Irenaeus’ Adversus haereses, Book III. All emphasis will be mine. Chapter 3 A refutation of the heretics, from the fact that, in the various Churches, a perpetual succession of bishops was kept up. 1. It is within the power of all, therefore, in every

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Third Century Inscription to Christ’s Deity Members Public

Archaeologists recently found a table in Megiddo, Israel dated to the third century AD (200s), which was dedicated to Christ in honor of his being God. The table served as a memorial to the God Christ, which presumably was used for the observance of the Holy Eucharist.     I quote a

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Sam Shamoun
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St. Cyprian, Baptism & the Eucharist Members Public

The following extract on water baptism and the holy Eucharist is taken from The Epistles of Cyprian, Epistle 62. All emphasis will be mine. 1. Cyprian to Caecilius his brother, greeting. Although I know, dearest brother, that very many of the bishops who are set over the churches of the

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Sam Shamoun
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St. Augustine on Psalm 45 Members Public

I share St. Augustine’s masterful exegesis of Psalm 45, since this brilliant theologian explains how every verse points to the coming of our glorious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and shows that this specific Psalm prophesies that the Messiah is the God-Man whom the Father anoints to rule forever.

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Evidence for the Canonicity of Baruch’s Epistle Members Public

The book of 2 Maccabees is a pre-Christian 2nd century BC Jewish writing, which has been accepted by Christians throughout the centuries as inspired, canonical Scripture. It is a part of the Old Testament Canon of the ancient Churches, which include the Assyrian Church of the East (ACOE), Oriental and

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Sam Shamoun
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