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September 1, 2015 By Fr. John A. Peck

Two Weeks, and Counting…

by Fr. John A. PeckThat's how long until we launch the Old Testament Challenge. This is important - most people have never read the entire New Testament, let alone the entire, full canon, Orthodox Old Testament. We've offered a way to get you warmed up, and make it easier for you to hit the ground … [Read more...]

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August 22, 2015 By Fr. John A. Peck

Getting Ready…

For the Old Testament Challenge   By Fr. John A. PeckBy now, you should be well into your preparations if you plan on taking the Old Testament Challenge which starts Sept. 15th.What?! You've not started yet?!Well, don't panic. You are probably not alone, and as people love to jump on the bandwagon … [Read more...]

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August 10, 2015 By Fr. John A. Peck

What is the Old Testament to the Christian?

by Russ WarrenWhen I was in seminary, I focused for my STM on the study of the Old Testament (OT).  My thesis was on understanding the census numbers in the book of Numbers, so that they could be read as Christian Scripture (and not mere ‘history’).Passages such as those are often ignored in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Old Testament Challenge Tagged With: icon, Mystagogy, Old Testament, Russ Warren

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