by Fr. Michael Pomazansky This short article, republished here as part of the preparation for the Old Testament Challenge, describes not what theologians read, but what Orthodox Christians sing and hear in the hymnography of regular worship. This is why context and understandable … [Read more...]
Why Take The Old Testament Challenge?
by Fr. John A. Peck There are many good reasons to want to read the entire Old Testament, but to actually do it requires a certain commitment. I'd like to list a few of the reasons in this post. This is for your average reader. If you are a clergyman, see this article for reasons why you … [Read more...]
Preparing to Take the Old Testament Challenge
by Fr. John A. PeckLet's start with a few things.If you haven't read the entire Orthodox Old Testament, word for word, before now, you owe it to yourself to take the Old Testament Challenge. I encourage everyone to give it serious consideration so that next year, having read the entire OT, you will … [Read more...]