#440 – Who is Melchizedek? What is his significance to the Jewish people?
Melchize-who? Fr. Dave, Barbara and Senior Podcast Intern Sean explain who this biblical figure is to both Catholics and members of the Jewish faith. P.S. You…
old testament
Why is the Jewish God of the Old Testament so judgmental and violent and the Christian God of the New Testament so kind and loving?
Certainly there are Old Testament passages that portray a harsh God that many of us would find difficult to accept. For example, God smites the…
Was Jonah literally swallowed by the Whale?
The story of Jonah is one of those Scripture passages that we as Catholics would say is a TRUE story, but not necessarily FACT. Catholics…
Is the story of the loaves and the fishes really a miracle, as in a supernatural experience where Jesus literally changes a little bit of food into a whole bunch? I heard a priest tell me it was just about “sharing.”
Miracles require faith and faith has no proof. Catholic tradition holds that Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes (the only miracle told by all…
What’s the Best Way to Read the Bible?
Usually, we read a book by starting on page one and continuing through to the last page. Makes sense, right? Although we may be tempted…
Busted: Michael Green
Interview and introduction by Bill McGarvey Since breaking into television writing back in 1998, Michael Green has worked on a number of network and cable…
Is it true that polygamy was common and not considered wrong in the Old Testament? How is this justified since it is no longer considered moral by today’s standards?
What the texts of the Bible reveal is a gradual evolution toward an appreciation of the value of marriage as an equal and lifelong partnership…
Why Do Catholics Pray for the Dead?
Praying for the dead can be a helpful part of the grieving process, but it’s also part of Catholic tradition to pray for those who…
What’s the best way to read the Bible?
We have a great guide to reading the bible called Bible Boot Camp. You can find it by selecting Googling God in our top navigation,…
