This is the second entry in the Second Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians Bible Junkies Commentary You can find the first entry here nbsp In the first entry I discussed introductory matters such as the origin of the Church in Thessalonica its early history with Paul Silvanus and Timothy and

Scripture lies as a foundation for Pope Francis' pattern of life and mind.

My grandfather never knew if the aid packages he sent back to Russia reached his brothers.  He died in Kansas, never seeing any of them again.

Two of the tasks I have set for my blogging have been to present biblical studies in a format that is both accessible to a wide readership online and that steers clear of unnecessary controversy in order to present to this wide readership which is theoretically an unlimited and ecumenical audience

The parables of Jesus are meant to pounce, at least if we’ve truly heard them.  They’re a bit like playing with a kitten, one that surprises us with an unexpected swipe.  Each parable imparts a deeply personal lessen, but only if we enter the play.

I thought a biblical conversation on peace in the Bible might be a good way to respond to current issues in Syria and elsewhere to focus on what we mean and what the biblical authors mean when they speak of peace Hebrew shalom Greek eir n This is not meant to be a thorough study simply a