Every day, one Semitic triliteral root heard in three scriptures: the root in Hebrew and Arabic, how it functions, and a passage from the Old Testament, the New Testament and the Qurʾan, read in the original languages with the English. Two or three minutes a day.
Latest: ע-ב-ד / ع–ب–د · Slave; work; serve, Sep 21, 2026
With Fr. Marc Boulos, with Fr. Paul Tarazi on Tuesdays
Each week, the Bible read as literature. On Tuesdays, an in-depth analysis of the text in its original languages.
Latest: You Are Not the Subject, Sep 7, 2026
A daily note from the team at OCABS.ORG, drawing on the published works of Fr. Paul Nadim Tarazi, with citations to his books and lectures. Every day: the readings of the Orthodox lectionary read in full, a short note on them, and a root pair from the Consolation of Consonants. About five minutes a day.
Latest episodes on the show page.
With Fr. Aaron Warwick and Jason Ewertt
Weekly conversations on the readings of the Orthodox lectionary.
Latest: The Law: A Two-Edged Sword, Jun 28, 2025
Scripture analysis: biblical texts and terminology, and how the teaching works through the function of words.
Latest: The Son Of Man., Sep 18, 2026
With Andrea Bakas
Examples from our world and culture that help us better understand the biblical text.
Latest: What Lives On Is What Is Written, Aug 28, 2025
With Raymond Acker and Blaise Webster
A lexical and thematic journey through the scriptures of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Latest: To Walk in His Ways, Oct 28, 2025
A close reading of the scriptures to bring out the story being told.
Latest: 65. Hypostasis: Scripture vs. Theology - an Essay for the OCABS 2023 Symposium, Aug 30, 2023
Scripture heard with ancient ears: setting aside our theologies and traditions to learn from the text through its original language and culture.
Latest: EPISODE 21 - MATTHEW 1:8, Mar 30, 2026
A critical examination of the scriptures as they are read aloud by a student of Aksum, Alexandria, and Antioch.
Latest: Hate Your Father, Dec 6, 2025