Fear of the Lord: The Source of All Wisdom According to Sirach 1 Executive Summary ✨ Sirach 1, a cornerstone of wisdom literature, proclaims unequivocally that fear of the Lord…
The Peril of Presumption: Examining Uzzah and the Ark of the Covenant in 1 Chronicles 13 Executive Summary 1 Chronicles 13 tells the story of David’s well-intentioned but ultimately tragic…
The Ark Brought to Jerusalem: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 2 Samuel 6 Executive Summary 2 Samuel 6 recounts the momentous event of King David’s attempt to bring the Ark…
The Ark Returned to Israel: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Samuel 6 Executive Summary 1 Samuel 6 recounts the Philistines’ divinely compelled return of the Ark of the Covenant…
The Sacred Trust: Understanding the Levites’ Service in Numbers 4 Executive Summary ✨ Numbers 4 details the divinely ordained responsibilities entrusted to the Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites – branches of…
The Light of God’s Presence: Understanding Leviticus 24 and Divine Holiness Executive Summary ✨ Leviticus 24, a pivotal chapter in the Pentateuch, delves into the sacred responsibilities of maintaining the…
Holiness and Honor: Understanding Acceptable Offerings in Leviticus 22 ✨ Executive Summary Leviticus 22, a cornerstone of priestly legislation, meticulously outlines the qualifications for priests partaking of the holy offerings…
Divine Justice and Sacred Fire: Understanding Leviticus 10 ✨ Executive Summary ✨ Leviticus 10 recounts the tragic deaths of Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, who offered “strange fire”…
Sirach 50 – Simon the High Priest: His glory in temple worship.
The Glory of Simon the High Priest: Understanding Sirach 50 and Temple Worship ✨ Executive Summary Sirach 50 offers a breathtaking portrait of Simon the High Priest, meticulously detailing his…