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Dr. Constantinou continues her investigation of the origins of the Gospels. What theories have been proposed to explain the similarities and differences between them?

Dr. Constantinou starts a brand new series: A Crash Course on the Gospels. She explains the traditions and origin of the gospels, as well as the themes, interests, styles, and peculiar characteristics of each gospel. She teaches us how to remember the content, themes, and style of each gospel as well as the personalities and motivation of each Evangelist in a concise and easily understandable way. After she finishes her introduction to the gospels, Dr. Jeannie will begin a special series on the infancy narratives in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of the Gospel of John and takes some final questions on the book from her listeners. Fr. Costas joins her to discuss the various Greek words for "love," as well as the importance of Greek to an understanding of the Bible. Please note that Dr. Constantinou is taking a brief hiatus from her show and will return on Monday, September 9.

Dr. Constantinou discusses the conclusion of John 20, paying particular attention to Christ's appearance to St. Thomas.

Dr. Constantinou finishes up John 19 and also takes a call asking if The Theotokos was resurrected.

Dr. Jeannie welcomes Fr. John Angelis to the microphone and together they look at Mary Magdalene from John 20. Fr. John Angelis is a priest of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for 55 years. He served as the full time priest of parishes in St. Paul, MN, Sacramento and Fresno, CA, Chandler, AZ and Seattle, WA. Since retiring he served many additional parishes as an interim priest. He is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, where he studied under Fr. Florovsky, as well as Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and the Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki where he studied under the most famous Greek Orthodox theologians of the 20th century.

Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of chapter 19 of the Gospel of John by examining the crucifixion and burial of Christ.

In John 19, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou teaches through the verses describing the trial and crucifixion of Christ.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou tells us about her trip to Italy and then quickly reviews the first 17 chapters of John. She then begins John 18 and the trial of our Lord before Pilate.

Presbytera Athanasia M. Kostakis M.Div, MSW, D.Min joins Dr. Jeannie in a study of John chapter 18 and the arrest of Jesus, his appearance before the high priest, and Peter's denial.