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The present Bible Commentary Series is not so much in honor of John Chrysostom as it is to continue and promote his legacy as an interpreter of the biblical texts for preaching and teaching God’s congregation. [read more]

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OCABS hosts an intensive Bible Seminar each year, in August. This summer's program is being offered August 28 - 30.

Members of OCABS give talks and retreats throughout the year. We recommend the following events in your area: 
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The Journal of the Orthodox Center for the Advancement of Biblical Studies (JOCABS) was created to promote scholarship in biblical studies, homiletics, and religious education among Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Christians around the world.

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Current Issue

Vol 1, No 1 (2008)

Editor-in-Chief

V. Rev. Dr. Paul N. Tarazi
St. Vladimir's Seminary

Senior Editors

Dr. Nicolae Roddy
Creighton University

V. Rev. Dr. Vahan Hovhanessian
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary

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Exegetical Notes for Preaching

Biblical commentary and exegetical notes on readings from the Orthodox lectionary. Available online as a resource for clergy and educators. [click here]
 

 

Audio Bible Commentary

Matthew and The Canon

 

A wonderful resource for scholars, teachers, college and seminary students, church educators, worship leaders, church school teachers, and parish libraries.
The long awaited fourth and final volume of Fr. Tarazi's New Testament introduction tetralogy.

NOW AVAILABLE:
Matthew and the Canon from OCABS Press.

 
The Orthodox Audio Bible commentary is available for immediate download from OCABS Press.

NOW AVAILABLE: MP3-DVD package including the entire New Testament!

Order your copy today from OCABS Press. MP3 Downloads  (Volume/Title):

40. Matthew
41. Mark
42. Luke
43. John
44. Acts
45. Romans
46. 1 Corinthians
47. 2 Corinthians
48. Galatians
49. Ephesians
50. Philippians
51. Colossians
52. 1 Thessalonians
53. 2 Thessalonians

54. 1 Timothy
55. 2 Timothy
56. Titus
57. Philemon
58. Hebrews
59. James
60. 1 Peter
61. 2 Peter
62. 1 John
63. 2 John
64. 3 John
65. Jude
66. Revelation

The Orthodox Audio Bible Commentary is available for immediate download in MP3 format, for use with your iPod, CD Burner, Personal Computer, or other digital media player. A high speed connection is required for most titles. Downloads are archived in ZIP format.

 
             
 

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The Bible in Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Traditions

This program unit within the Society of Biblical Literature offers a forum for biblical professors and scholars from the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox traditions to engage in critical study of the role of the Bible in eastern Christianity, past and present. A particular aim of this section will be to engage participating scholars in dealing with issues raised by contemporary and critical biblical scholarship. [read more]

The Bible Through Eastern Eyes

From their uniquely “eastern” perspective on the Bible, the authors (Fr. Paul Tarazi and and Dr. Merja Merras) address questions ranging from Biblical historicity to the continuity of the Old and New Testaments, discussing how the meaning of Jesus in the New Testament is woven from the pages of the Old Testament. [read more]

 

 

For Scholars and Pastors...

Recommended books and articles on topics ranging from pseudepigraphal texts to biblical archeology and sacrificial food consumption. [click here]

Books by Fr. William C. Mills

Fr. Mills latest work, "Let us Attend,"  includes a collection of pastoral reflections from the gospel of Mark, and is part of a larger series covering readings from throughout the Orthodox liturgical year. These books can be used both as a personal reference for regular Bible reading or for parish Bible study and would make an excellent addition to any parish library. [read more]

The Shape of Biblical Language: Chiasmus in the Scriptures and Beyond

By Fr. John Breck

A detailed introduction to "chiasmus, " a form of literary parallelism used frequently throughout both Testaments, as well as other ancient and modern literary works. [read more]

  Authority and Passion:
Christological Aspects of the Gospel According to Mark
 


By Archbishop Demetrios Trakatellis

A masterful piece of scholarship which carefully examines and explains the Gospel of Mark. The Archbishop demonstrates that the book of Mark presents a portrait of Jesus in terms of divine authority and human passion. "His close literary and theological reading of the text could serve as a good primer on Mark's presentation of Jesus." (Journal of Biblical Literature) [more books by this author]



The Gospel Image of Christ

By Veselin Kesich

This book contributes to the ongoing discussion regarding the nature and value of New Testament research. It is the author's contention that the proper function of biblical criticism is to build, not to destroy, to illumine, not to obscure, to give us a better understanding of the gospel, not to produce another gospel. [read more]

 

 

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