

Why Eat God?
4 snips Aug 4, 2025
Dive into the complex issue of evil and divine accountability, referencing the book of Job to unravel philosophical debates. Explore the age-old discussion on faith versus works, highlighting contrasts in Catholic and Protestant theology. Delve into the significance of Christ's infancy narratives, emphasizing his royal lineage and messianic role. The podcast also touches on the historical role of penance, spiritual journeys, and the communal nature of the Eucharist while fostering interfaith dialogue and understanding.
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Infancy Narratives Serve Theological Purpose
- Gospel infancy details serve the mission, not curiosity about Jesus' childhood.
- David Anders says authors select incidents that highlight Christ's messianic role and fulfillment of prophecy.
Modern Scholarship Recasts Paul
- Modern Protestant scholarship re-evaluated Luther's reading of Paul and opened space for Catholic interpretations.
- David Anders credits contemporary exegetes and the Church Fathers for shifting his view on justification.
Evil Remains A Theological Mystery
- The problem of evil resists tidy philosophical answers and remains a deep mystery in Scripture.
- David Anders treats Job as a theological poem that trains believers to live with the unintelligibility of suffering.