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In Against Celsus, a significant work of Christian apologetics, Origen of Alexandria engages directly with the criticisms of the pagan philosopher Celsus, who famously attacked Christianity in his treatise The True Word. Written around 248 AD and preserved in its entirety in Greek, Origen meticulously counters Celsuss claims, which range from denouncing Christian doctrines as irrational to accusing Jesus of using black magic for his miracles. Celsus also criticized Christians as uneducated and warned that their faith would undermine traditional values. This text is not just a defense of ...

Cyril, a distinguished archbishop and an influential writer, made significant contributions to the early Church through his extensive exegetical works. His notable writings include Commentaries on the Old Testament, Thesaurus, Discourse Against Arians, Commentary on St. Johns Gospel, and Dialogues on the Trinity. By 429, amid rising Christological debates, Cyrils prolific output far surpassed that of his opponents, solidifying his ideas as central to the tradition of the Fathers and enduringly influential among Orthodox believers today. In this episode, we delve into Book I of his Commentary ...

In Against Celsus, a seminal work preserved in its entirety in Greek, the Church Father Origen of Alexandria passionately defends Christianity against the scathing critiques of the pagan philosopher Celsus, written around 248 AD. Celsuss treatise, The True Word, launches a fierce attack on Christian beliefs, branding them as irrational and its followers as uneducated and deluded. He accused Jesus of using black magic for his miracles and borrowing teachings from Plato, while warning that Christianity threatened to erode traditional values and beliefs. Origens response not only addresses these ...

Join us as we explore Sermons 111 through 125, delving into the profound teachings of the Gospel According to Luke, covering passages from 1619 to 1834. Experience insightful reflections and interpretations that bring these scriptures to life. (Summary by the reader)

In this insightful recording, we delve into the surviving fragments of Book 8 from the Commentary on St. Johns Gospel, exploring the verses from John 123 to 1248. Join us as we unpack the rich theological themes and profound messages within these passages. (Summary by the reader)

In this episode, we delve into Sermons 27 through 38, exploring the profound teachings found in the Gospel of St. Luke, specifically from 620 to 728. Join us as we unpack these passages and uncover their timeless messages. - Summary by the Reader

In this engaging recording, we explore the surviving fragments of Book 7 from the Commentary on St. Johns Gospel, focusing on the passages from John 1018 to 122. Join us as we delve into the profound insights and reflections offered by the reader.

In Against Celsus, a significant apologetic work by Church Father Origen of Alexandria, written around 248 AD, the author takes a stand against the critiques of Celsus, a prominent pagan philosopher who launched a fierce attack on Christianity in his treatise The True Word. Celsuss criticisms ranged from calling Christian doctrines irrational to labeling Christians as uneducated and deluded. He accused Jesus of utilizing black magic for miracles and of borrowing teachings from Plato. Celsuss warning about Christianity undermining traditional values and leading society astray adds a compelling ...

In Book 12 of our Commentary on St. Johns Gospel, we delve into the profound messages found in John 1824-2125. Join us as we explore the themes and insights of these pivotal passages. (Summary by the Reader)

In Against Celsus, a seminal apologetic work, Origen of Alexandria passionately defends Christianity against the sharp critiques of Celsus, a prominent pagan philosopher. Written around 248 AD and preserved in its entirety in Greek, this text addresses Celsuss scathing attacks on Christian beliefs, which he labeled as irrational and the followers as misguided and unpatriotic. Celsus accused Jesus of using black magic for his miracles and claimed that his teachings were mere echoes of Platos philosophy. He warned that the rise of Christianity posed a threat to traditional values and the very ...

Join us as we delve into Sermons 141 through 157, exploring the rich narratives of the Gospel According to Luke from 227 to 2453. Experience insightful commentary that brings these timeless stories to life. - Summary by The Reader

In Against Celsus, a significant work of apologetics from the Church Father Origen of Alexandria, written around 248 AD, we delve into a passionate defense of Christianity against the critiques of the pagan philosopher Celsus. This treatise, preserved entirely in Greek, counters Celsuss scathing attacks found in The True Word, where he labeled Christian doctrines as irrational and criticized believers as uneducated and delusional. Celsus accused Jesus of using black magic for his miracles and of plagiarizing from Plato, arguing that Christianity undermined traditional values and drew people ...

Against Celsus is a significant apologetic work by Origen of Alexandria, composed around 248 AD, that stands as a robust response to the criticisms posed by Celsus, a pagan philosopher notorious for his scathing attack on Christianity in his treatise The True Word. In this work, Celsus labels Christian doctrines as irrational and portrays Christians as uneducated, deluded, and unpatriotic. He accuses Jesus of using black magic for his miracles and of borrowing his teachings from Plato. Celsus warns that Christianity threatens to undermine traditional religious values and predicts that its rise...

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NBA player Leland McClain, the baby of the McClain family, is tall, handsome, talented...and spoiled. He's a man who gets what he wants, and what he wants is the lovely Kimberly Hampton. Kim Hampton is the director of a community center, a woman who lives to help others while trying to forget a troubling past. As far as she's concerned, a relationship with any man is a horrible idea. But a relationship with Leland McClain? That's just out of the question. He has to have her. She is undeniably attracted to him. But will she lower her guard and let him hold her?

Trying to put past hurts behind you is hard when your ex is a fool, but buoyed by child support and alimony, Jo Walker is moving forward with her life, pursuing a career, raising her little girl, and trying to live in peace. She believes she has all the bases covered in her world. But what about her heart? Rap legend Everett "Big South" McClain is divorced, too, knows all about failed relationships, and has relegated his love life to casual connections rather than pursuing something real. That is, until he lays eyes on Jo.

Stable, safe, predictable—all words that aptly describe Professor Nadia Day’s life. An existence she’s carefully crafted for herself despite her unconventional upbringing and what, to her, is an unseemly past. The last thing she would ever do is rock the boat when it comes to her life and livelihood. When retired football player and single dad, Nathan Moore, walks into her psychology classroom, all fine and dreadlocked, he does more than rock her boat—he rocks her world and causes her to question her buttoned-up existence.

""I was hooked from the very first page!” – Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of In a Holidaze ""This book is a delight."" – New York Times Book Review A National Bestseller and winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance! Featured on Shondaland, Oprah...

Lambda Literary award winner and national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur returns with a steamy sapphic rom-com about a quiet bookseller and a romance novel cover model who agree to a modern-day marriage of convenience... Tansy Adams’ greatest love is her family’s bookstore, passed...

Neil McClain is the screw-up, the one everyone hopes will win but expects to lose. He wants to live a better life, one that his late mother would be proud of, but his belief in himself is weak. Sage Moniba is in need of a major miracle, or she'll be forced to give up the only life she's known. Neil is searching for freedom from the demons of his past. Sage is in desperate need of help. Could it be that what each one needs resides in the other?