Psalm 1 – The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked
The Blessed Life: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Psalm 1 Executive Summary ✨ Psalm 1, a foundational text in the Psalter, presents a stark contrast between the way of the…
Scripture
Job 9 – Job: How Can a Mortal Be Just Before God?
Job 9: Wrestling with Divine Justice – How Can a Mortal Be Just Before God? ✨ Executive Summary Job 9 grapples with the profound and agonizing question: How Can a…
1 Maccabees 7 – Alcimus Becomes High Priest; Nicanor Opposes Judas
Navigating Treachery and Divine Providence: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Maccabees 7 Executive Summary 1 Maccabees 7 delves into a tumultuous period in Jewish history, marked by political maneuvering,…
Judith 16 – Judith’s Song of Praise
Judith’s Song of Praise: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Judith 16 Executive Summary ✨ Judith 16, often referred to as Judith’s Song of Praise, is a powerful hymn of thanksgiving…
Tobit 12 – Raphael Reveals His Identity
Tobit 12: Understanding Divine Revelation Through Raphael’s Disclosure Executive Summary Tobit 12, a pivotal chapter in the Book of Tobit, culminates in the revelation of Raphael’s true identity as an…
Tobit 6 – Tobias’s Journey and the Fish’s Heart, Liver, and Gall
Healing and Hope on the Road: Understanding Tobit 6 Executive Summary ✨ Tobit 6 recounts a pivotal moment in Tobias’ journey to Rages, commissioned by his father to retrieve a…
Nehemiah 9 – The People Confess Their Sins
Confessing Our Sins: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Nehemiah 9 Executive Summary ✨ Nehemiah 9 recounts a profound moment of national repentance for the Israelites, after years of rebuilding and…
Nehemiah 8 – Ezra Reads the Law to the People
Rediscovering God’s Word: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Nehemiah 8 Executive Summary Nehemiah 8, “Ezra Reads the Law to the People,” is a pivotal chapter in the restoration of Jerusalem…
Ezra 2 – The List of Returning Exiles
Returning from Exile: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Ezra 2 Executive Summary ✨ Ezra 2, a seemingly simple list of returning exiles, unveils a profoundly symbolic narrative about restoration, remembrance,…
2 Maccabees 2 – Introduction to the Author’s Purpose and the Sacred Library
Rediscovering Our Roots: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 2 Maccabees 2 and the Sacred Library Executive Summary ✨ 2 Maccabees 2 recounts the story of Jeremiah concealing the Ark of…