by Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople (+407 AD)On the Star of BethlehemFor if you can learn what the star (of Bethlehem) was, and of what kind, and whether it were one of the common stars, or new and unlike the rest, and whether it was a star by nature or a star in appearance only, … [Read more...]
When Perversion Was Replaced By Proper Order
by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonNo matter when we date the composition of the Book of Ruth, it was certainly not part of the canonical Scriptures until fairly late. We know this because its Hebrew text is found in the third section of the TaNaK.It is very likely that the Septuagint translators moved it … [Read more...]
Calculating Christmas
William J. Tighe on the Story Behind December 25In this, one of my favorite articles, William Tighe explodes the notion we were all taught in public school about the 'Christianization' of a pagan festival for the date of Christmas. He uses historical fact to prove his point, and has thereby offered … [Read more...]
