Search the Scriptures Live

Saint Augustine lacked the theological and exegetical training of the Greek Fathers. Instead he created his own method, rules, and guidelines for Scripture interpretation, which unfortunately led to erroneous and novel conclusions that still impact Western Christian theology.

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Saint Augustine has a mixed reputation among the Orthodox, but undoubtedly he is one of the leading figures of Church history. We will take an unbiased look at his fascinating life and accomplishments, triumphs, and errors, and his method of biblical interpretation.

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Latin Fathers also contributed insights and expertise to the interpretation of the Scriptures. The story of St. Ambrose of Milan is unusual and captivating. He was instrumental in the conversion of St. Augustine, because of his interpretation of Scripture.

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PARENTAL ADVISORY: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS CONTENT THAT MAY BE UPSETTING FOR CHILDREN. Orthodox Christians admire St. John Chrysostom, but many others view him negatively and accuse him of harboring hatred toward Jews and women. Are those fair accusations? We will discuss this, his relationship with his congregation and his life as a bishop in his own words.

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We have all heard of St John Chrysostom but few know details about his extraordinary life. His tremendous impact on the Church is immeasurable, especially in spirituality and biblical interpretation. His complicated life revealed his holiness in his extreme circumstances.

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