I have not watched the video yet, but just wanted to chime in and say that Fr Daniel Sysoev's book,"The Law of God", or really any exegesis given by Fr Daniel, has piercing clarity and the truth and conviction of the Holy Fathers and the Orthodox faith and makes the "violence" of the OT quite easy to understand.
There is a recent book size article in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia entitled, "Violence in the Old Testament: by Jerome F. D. Creach.. Thomas Aquinas also writes on this topic, but as Fr. De Young stated there is little out there on this subject. For those that read their Bible deeply will understand that God is the trice Holy God, and they will understand the justice of God. God is not only Love, but He is absolutely Holy and Righteous altogether. Aquinas spends time discussing the concept of the just war. He uses this to provide information on wars that take place after the time of our Lord's time on earth. I just wonder if any of his ideas would hold up as an explanation for this battles in the O.T. as an explanation. Aquinas was a great intellectual but I don't agree with his Western slant on things.
Awesome video. Fr De Young is killing it with these books! Definitely will check it out because far more than anything I hear the mean god vs good god distinction which is quite problematic
Proverbs 18:17 says. "The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him". I challenge anyone to read Fr. Stephen's book first. Then read "The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament: Volume 1 and 2 by Dr Joshua Bowen who is a former Christian and a scholar of the Ancient Near East then go back and read Fr. Stephen's book again. See what you think after serious consideration.
One response to the “why not kill children to send them to heaven” is what it does to the killer’s soul. The child may be saved, but you, as the killer, are undergoing demonosis. And, thus, greatly damaging your chance at salvation.
It has been my experience that it is actually the Christian who lacks the cultural context of the Bible who often interprets the Bible out of it's historical context. Christians need to dig into the most recent scholarship on the ancient near east and the most recent discoveries of archaeology. One can read about this in another good and very affordable book on the OT, "(Mis)interpreting Genesis: How the Creation Museum Misunderstands the Ancient Near Eastern Context of the Bible" by Ben Stanhope
Yes, evangelical Protestants usually don't have a firm grasp of the cultural context of the Scriptures. The Orthodox Church began and grew in the near Eastern milieu of the New Testament, in particular. It perfectly well understands the cultural context.
Informally, it conveys enthusiasm for a subject. Friends might gush with laughter when discussing just how deeply connected a well-written fantasy series is. In public speaking, it has the same root, showing enthusiasm for obscure connections that add deep meaning, but becomes a nervous tic like saying "uuuh" or "um."
I was in Toastmasters and I'm sure Father would get some constructive feedback about that if he sought it. It is distracting, but as the other person said, it's how he deals with difficult topics. It's not just Americans, it's his particular habit. I've noticed it on the Ancient Faith podcast too. He's doing so much good, though. I'm going to buy the book.
@@OrthodoxInquirer I'm not so sure he would take it. I've heard it brought up on the podcast with Fr. Damick, and they seem to think laughing when nothing is funny is the mark of a good radio show a la Car Talk (a show I couldn't stand to listen to for all the laughing at nothing when they couldn't laugh at a forced joke.) I had to take frequent breaks getting caught up in The Whole Council of God. I've resisted sharing his podcasts because the people I would share with are public speakers who would be driven to distraction by their own critique.
Maybe the best video on the internet
I have not watched the video yet, but just wanted to chime in and say that Fr Daniel Sysoev's book,"The Law of God", or really any exegesis given by Fr Daniel, has piercing clarity and the truth and conviction of the Holy Fathers and the Orthodox faith and makes the "violence" of the OT quite easy to understand.
Mad respect to John for that Darth Dawquins quote in the beginning those are all very hard words for a non-english speaker. 😂😂
Haha thank you!! Had to rerecord that part a couple of times ;)
I believe Mr Dawkins's first name is Richard.
I enjoyed this interview. I also discovered that Stephen De young was born in the same city I was.
The funny thing is that quote by Dawkins, those words can be applied to and fully describe atheists as a group.
There is a recent book size article in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia entitled, "Violence in the Old Testament: by Jerome F. D. Creach.. Thomas Aquinas also writes on this topic, but as Fr. De Young stated there is little out there on this subject. For those that read their Bible deeply will understand that God is the trice Holy God, and they will understand the justice of God. God is not only Love, but He is absolutely Holy and Righteous altogether. Aquinas spends time discussing the concept of the just war. He uses this to provide information on wars that take place after the time of our Lord's time on earth. I just wonder if any of his ideas would hold up as an explanation for this battles in the O.T. as an explanation. Aquinas was a great intellectual but I don't agree with his Western slant on things.
Got the book, a very good read so far.
Cued up and ready to watch!
Awesome video. Fr De Young is killing it with these books! Definitely will check it out because far more than anything I hear the mean god vs good god distinction which is quite problematic
Great interview! Am I right to presume that the story you mentioned refers to the Souli women in Zaloggo?
Keep up the good work!
Yes exactly :)
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I would give two likes if I could.
I'll give a like in your sake :P
Question: How does God judge nations in history? Seems to me God deals with us collectively not just individually.
It is both.
16:09 Who is putting Marcions through seminary?!?!?!
Proverbs 18:17 says. "The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him".
I challenge anyone to read Fr. Stephen's book first. Then read "The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament: Volume 1 and 2
by Dr Joshua Bowen who is a former Christian and a scholar of the Ancient Near East then go back and read Fr. Stephen's book again. See what you think after serious consideration.
What book have you read in response to the atheist guidebok?
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One response to the “why not kill children to send them to heaven” is what it does to the killer’s soul. The child may be saved, but you, as the killer, are undergoing demonosis. And, thus, greatly damaging your chance at salvation.
Giants? Stack 'em. Stack 'em ALL!!!
It has been my experience that it is actually the Christian who lacks the cultural context of the Bible who often interprets the Bible out of it's historical context. Christians need to dig into the most recent scholarship on the ancient near east and the most recent discoveries of archaeology. One can read about this in another good and very affordable book on the OT, "(Mis)interpreting Genesis: How the Creation Museum Misunderstands the Ancient Near Eastern Context of the Bible" by Ben Stanhope
Yes, evangelical Protestants usually don't have a firm grasp of the cultural context of the Scriptures. The Orthodox Church began and grew in the near Eastern milieu of the New Testament, in particular. It perfectly well understands the cultural context.
Why do Americans laugh when they speak when nothing funny is being said?😂
Maybe a discomfort with discussing something serious?
@@Yallquietendown ah OK interesting
Informally, it conveys enthusiasm for a subject. Friends might gush with laughter when discussing just how deeply connected a well-written fantasy series is.
In public speaking, it has the same root, showing enthusiasm for obscure connections that add deep meaning, but becomes a nervous tic like saying "uuuh" or "um."
I was in Toastmasters and I'm sure Father would get some constructive feedback about that if he sought it. It is distracting, but as the other person said, it's how he deals with difficult topics. It's not just Americans, it's his particular habit. I've noticed it on the Ancient Faith podcast too. He's doing so much good, though. I'm going to buy the book.
@@OrthodoxInquirer I'm not so sure he would take it. I've heard it brought up on the podcast with Fr. Damick, and they seem to think laughing when nothing is funny is the mark of a good radio show a la Car Talk (a show I couldn't stand to listen to for all the laughing at nothing when they couldn't laugh at a forced joke.) I had to take frequent breaks getting caught up in The Whole Council of God.
I've resisted sharing his podcasts because the people I would share with are public speakers who would be driven to distraction by their own critique.
Cued up and ready to watch!