by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon The division between the two Books of Kings comes from the Greek translation known as the Septuagint. When this translation was made in the third century before Christ, a purely physical consideration obliged the copyists to break Kings into two parts. Whereas the … [Read more...]
The Lost Heroine Of The Old Testament: Part 3
Susannah, Jesus & the Church Part Three of this series shows precisely why young Christians today should ALL know the story of Susannah. by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon But if Susannah is to be likened to the unjustly accused Joseph, how much more to Jesus in the context of His passion. Both … [Read more...]
The Lost Heroine Of The Old Testament: Part 2
Susannah the Heroine Part Two describes the - dare I say- hesychastic quality of Susannah's prayer and virtue, the patristic witness of her struggle, and the parallels between her and Joseph of Egypt. Truly, a great heroine of the Old Testament, and a model for all Christians. by Fr. Patrick … [Read more...]
