Dr. Contantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David. This is lesson 90 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Contantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David. This is lesson 91 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Constantinou discusses David. This is lesson 92 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Constantinou continues her study of David, specifically discussing his relationship with Bathsheba. This is lesson 93 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Constantinou shares the many patristic lessons dealing with repentance and forgiveness that have been drawn from the story of David's adulterous relationship with Bathsheba.

Dr. Constantinou discusses Solomon, in this, Lesson 95 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Constantinou continues her lesson on Solomon, this time focusing on the fascinating topic of Old Testament polygamy, adultery, and concubinage. If David and Solomon did it, why can't we?

Was Solomon righteous? Dr. Constantinou looks to the Fathers for an answer and then begins a discussion of Kings and Kingdoms.

Dr. Constantinou describes the characteristics of Israel and Judah, the two Old Testament kingdoms, and then tries to account for the popularity of the prophet Elijah.

Dr. Constantinou examines the contest between Elijah, the 450 priests of Baal, and the 400 priests of Asherah.

In this 100th episode of her "Introduction to the Bible," Dr. Constantinou explains (among other things) the connection between St. John the Baptist and the Prophet Elijah.

Dr. Constantinou finishes up her discussion of Elijah, this time focusing on the typology of the prophet.

Dr. Constantinou begins discussing the major prophets of the Old Testament, including Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel.

Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the major prophets of the Old Testament, this time with the addition of statements from the Church Fathers.

Dr. Constantinou explores the prophecies of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection in Isaiah 53.

Dr. Constantinou continues her exploration of the prophecies found in Isaiah 53.

Dr. Constantinou explains why God sent the prophets and then reads and discusses the very beginning of Isaiah.

Dr. Constantinou examines the famous "call narrative" of Isaiah, particularly the prophet's vision of heaven.

Dr. Constantinou cites St. John Chrysostom on biblical language, reminding us that while the scriptures are always true, they are not always meant to be descriptive. She then examines Isaiah's vision of the seraphim flying and singing the thrice-holy hymn.

Dr. Constantinou discusses the failure of the Jews to listen to the prophets and the importance of the correlation between the death of Christ and the destruction of the Jewish temple.

Dr. Constantinou explains why the Jews won't believe that Christ is the Messiah.

Dr. Constantinou takes a break from her introduction to the Bible to address a question that is making headlines around the world: Was Jesus married?

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the recently discovered square of papyrus that supposedly proves that Jesus was married.

Dr. Constantinou discusses the most famous prophecy of Isaiah: "The virgin shall conceive and bear a son."

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the most famous prophecy of Isaiah: "The virgin shall conceive and bear a son."

Dr. Constantinou discusses the Virgin Birth according to the teachings of the Church Fathers.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the prophecies of the Incarnation.

Dr. Constantinou begins discussing Isaiah 9 and then shares the Christmas homily of St. John Chrysostom.

Dr. Constantinou highlights a number of key passages from the book of Isaiah.

Dr. Constantinou examines Isaiah 45 and particularly the verse that seems to imply that God is the source of evil.

Dr. Constantinou begins discussing the Prophet Jeremiah.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Jeremiah and then addresses the obscurity of the Old Testament.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Jeremiah and addresses discerning false prophets.

Dr. Constantinou takes us through some of the many patristic statements about the prophet Jeremiah.

Dr. Constantinou discusses Jeremiah's proclamation of a New Covenant, as well as the slavery of the Old Law.

Dr. Constantinou explains how Jeremiah was a type of Christ.

Dr. Constantinou continues her "Introduction to the Bible" with the first of a series of episodes on the Prophet Ezekiel.

Dr. Constantinou discusses the call narrative of the prophet Ezekiel.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the prophet Ezekiel.

Dr. Constantinou addresses (among other things) one of the most famous verses from Ezekiel that is particularly popular among Orthodox Christians.

Dr. Constantinou addresses predestination and more in her continuing discussion of Ezekiel.

Dr. Constantinou discusses Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones.

Dr. Constantinou searches the Scriptures and the words of the Fathers to find out what it means and what we should do when a priest's corruption is revealed.

Dr. Constantinou consults St. John Chrysostom on the responsibilities of both the priesthood and the episcopacy, as well as on what the priest and the bishop are supposed to be like.

Dr. Constantinou discusses how the clergy are both different and not different from the rest of us and what happens in a parish when a priest's corruption is revealed.

Dr. Constantinou looks at why and how clergy corruption happens.

Dr. Constantinou describes the reasons some corrupt clergy form inappropriate relationships with parishioners, and how they can take steps to prevent this kind of corruption of their life, ministry, and parish.

Dr. Constantinou reflects on the failure to guard oneself against temptation that leads to a corrupt clergy, from On the Priesthood, Book 6 by St. John Chrysostom.

Dr. Constantinou talks about what will happen to a clergyman who is corrupt, and what if he repents of his sins?

Dr. Constantinou concludes her series of special lessons by praising the good, hard working clergy who serve our the Church.