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Explorations of biblical wisdom, discernment, and practical application of Scripture.

The Wonderworker on Christ’s Deity Members Public

I will be citing from Life and Works (Fathers of the Church Patristic Series), translated by Michael Slusser, published by The Catholic University of America Press in 1998. All emphasis will be mine. ADDRESS OF THANKSGIVING TO ORIGEN An address of St. Gregory the Wonderworker to Origen, which he spoke

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Misogyny in Sirach? Outline of Verses Members Public

I post the verses that I will be referencing and interpreting for my livestream titled, “Misogyny in Sirach? God's Love for His Daughters”, which can be accessed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgEjekgGiLo https://rumble.com/v7eh918-misogyny-in-sirach-gods-love-for-his-daughters.html?e9s=src_v1_clr%2Csrc_v1_upp_a

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Eusebius on the Trinity Pt. 4: Proverbs 8:22-36 Members Public

I continue with my series on Eusebius’ Trinitarianism: Eusebius on the Trinity Part 1. The excerpts are be taken from Against Marcellus and On Ecclesiastical Theology (Fathers of the Church Patristic Series), translated by Kelley McCarthy Spoerl & Markus Vinzent, and published by The Catholic University of America Press in

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Origen on the Father as the Source of the Son’s Goodness Members Public

In this post I will be quoting from Origen’s De Principiis to show how this brilliant theologian interpreted the words of our Lord to the rich young ruler that God alone is good (cf. Mark 10:17-18; Matthew 19:16-17; Luke 18:18-19). Origen explained this in respect to

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Origen: Trinity, Creatio Ex Nihilo & the Church as Spiritual Israel Pt. 2 Members Public

I continue from where I left off from Book II of Origen’s commentary on John: Origen: Trinity, Creatio Ex Nihilo & the Church as Spiritual Israel. 22. The Word Was in the Beginning, I.e., in Wisdom, Which Contained All Things in Idea, Before They Existed. Christ's

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Wisdom as a Divine Hypostasis Members Public

I will be posting the verses, which Christians have historically appealed to as proof that God’s Wisdom is a divine Hypostasis or Person who became embodied in Jesus Christ. These were the texts that the early Church pointed to as indicating that Jesus Christ is God’s eternal, uncreated

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Chrysostom: Jews & their Synagogues & Feasts Members Public

The following is taken from John Chrysostom, Against the Jews. Homily 1. All emphasis will be mine. (1) TODAY I HAD INTENDED to complete my discussion on the topic on which I spoke to you a few days ago; I wished to present you with even clearer proof that God&

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, The Spirit, Basil & Amphiliocus Members Public

The deuteron-canonical writings contain passages which point to the Triunity of God. In fact, the New Testament itself echoes the language and ideas of these writings when describing Christ as Divine. For instance, Jesus is said to be the Wisdom, Word and Power of God, being uniquely born (monogenes) Son

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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