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2022-07-17T09:17:32-04:00

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The Synoptic Gospels

Last updated on: July 17, 2022 at 9:17 am By David Schloss

Like the books of the Old Testament, which can be categorized according to various criteria (history, prophetic, wisdom, etc.), so too are the New Testament books categorized. The first three books of the New Testament are called the synoptic Gospels. Synoptic (a Greek word that means “to see together”) because Matthew, Mark, and Luke utilize many of the same or similar stories. Gospel, too, is a Greek translation meaning “good news.” Thus it may be said that Matthew, Mark, and... Read more

2022-07-13T06:21:28-04:00

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Holy Wisdom

Last updated on: July 13, 2022 at 6:21 am By David Schloss

In the famous prologue to John’s Gospel, we read, “And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” Of course, John is referring to Christ. In some translations, a very similar statement is made of wisdom. “From that time on, Wisdom appeared on earth and lived among us.” (See Baruch 3:37). In this paper, I will explore what the Bible says about wisdom and how it is often personified. Finally, I will discuss how wisdom is often associated... Read more

2022-07-10T08:54:38-04:00

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Sacred Mountains

Last updated on: July 10, 2022 at 8:54 am By David Schloss

A simple conjuring up of God often entails the sense that God is above. Our prayers are directed to the Heavens which exist “up there.” While the concept of God and Heaven being above the earth is simplistic, the symbolism involved is of great value. This symbolism is often seen in the significance of mountains in the Bible. At least part of the reason for this lies in the ancient world’s belief that the summit of a mountain was the... Read more

2022-07-06T06:23:34-04:00

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The Place Of Tradition In Catholicism

Last updated on: July 6, 2022 at 6:23 am By David Schloss

“Therefore, brothers, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught, either by an oral statement or by a letter of ours.” – 2 Thessalonians 2:15. Tradition has a special place in Catholic thought and is of great significance to understanding the Bible and Catholic theology. In this paper, I will discuss what Tradition means within the context of religion. I will discuss how Tradition provides the foundation for the creation of the Bible. Finally, I... Read more

2022-07-03T09:08:57-04:00

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In The Fullness Of Time

Last updated on: July 3, 2022 at 9:08 am By David Schloss

Theology is replete with questions that may never be answered on this side of the eschaton. One such question is why God chose first-century Israel to become incarnate. Additionally, what did Saint Paul mean when he wrote that God sent His Son in “the fullness of time”? In this paper, I will examine the relationship God has with time. I will begin by reviewing how the Bible understands time. I will then discuss the timing of the Incarnation. Finally, I... Read more

2022-06-29T06:17:59-04:00

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What Do Catholics Believe?

Last updated on: June 29, 2022 at 6:17 am By David Schloss

Everyone has beliefs. The atheist or skeptic might prefer to call them presuppositions or axioms, but whatever term one wishes to use, beliefs provide the foundation of every philosophy or worldview. Catholicism is no different. Indeed, if one accepts that belief is synonymous(or at least, analogous) with faith, then belief is the sine qua non of Catholicism. In the following article, I will examine what Catholics believe and what some of the misconceptions about Catholicism are. Before commencing, however, it... Read more

2022-06-26T07:36:33-04:00

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The Works of Mercy

Last updated on: June 26, 2022 at 7:36 am By David Schloss

“If our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy.” – Saint Ignatius of Loyola. As Catholics, we are called to work toward bringing about the Kingdom of God. This is done through prayer, it is done through participation in the Sacraments, and it is done through works of mercy. In the following paper, I will delineate and discuss the corporeal and spiritual works of mercy. I will then seek... Read more

2022-06-22T06:52:15-04:00

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The Myth That Happened

Last updated on: June 22, 2022 at 6:52 am By David Schloss

Is Christianity built upon a myth? One of the enduring claims of atheists and skeptics is that Christianity rehashes the ancient world’s stories of gods dying and rising. In this work, I will discuss the subject of mythology and examine the stories of dying and resurrecting gods in pagan thought. I will then explore what relationship the biblical world had to myth. Finally, I will juxtapose Catholicism with mythology. Of Dying And Rising Stories of kings and gods dying and... Read more

2022-06-19T15:57:05-04:00

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I Believe (The Athanasian Creed)

Last updated on: June 19, 2022 at 3:57 pm By David Schloss

This paper is the third and final in a series on the Creeds of the Catholic Church. I have previously expounded on the Apostles and Nicene Creeds. The third is the Athanasian Creed. In this work, I will provide a history of the Creed and the text itself. Lastly, I will endeavor to analyze the Athanasian Creed. History And Purpose Of The Creed The purpose of the Athanasian Creed is to summarize those essential doctrines for salvation affirmed by the... Read more

2022-06-15T06:14:22-04:00

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I Believe (The Nicene Creed)

Last updated on: June 15, 2022 at 6:14 am By David Schloss

In my previous paper, I commenced a series on the Creeds of the Catholic Church. Having treated the Apostles Creed, I now turn to the Nicene Creed. I will begin by reviewing the history of the Nicene Creed. I will include the Creed in the text and, finally, analyze the Creed. History And Controversy The Nicene Creed (or the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed) appears to have been a product of the Council of Constantinople in 381. However, it would not be officially... Read more

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