David Noe | Reformation Studies, Latin, and the H. Henry Meeter Center

In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey speaks with Dr. David Noe, pastor of Reformation Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids and former faculty member at Calvin University. They discuss Dr. Noe’s work at the Meeter Center for Calvin Studies, focusing on his recent workshop and the enduring significance of classical studies for understanding the Reformed theological tradition.
Join us as we discuss the importance of Latin scholarship, the influence of classical authors on Reformation thought, and the challenges and rewards of engaging with historical theological texts. This conversation highlights the value of communal learning and the timeless relevance of studying foundational Christian doctrines in their original languages.
Dr. Noe is also the Latin editor for the Confessional Presbyterian Journal, and his online pedagogy for Latin, Greek, and Classics generally can be found at LatinPerDiem.com, MossMethod.com, and AdNavseam.com.
00:00:07 Introduction
00:03:13 Working with Other Scholars
00:11:12 A Recent Latin Workshop at the Meeter Center
00:20:08 Seeing Scholarship in Process
00:24:09 Imitating the Education of the Reformers
00:34:33 Day 1: Cicero, Seneca, Lactantius
00:41:48 Day 2: Augustine, Bernard of Clairveaux, Thomas Aquinas
00:49:01 Day 3: Lorenzo Valla, Guillaume Bude, and Erasmus
00:54:31 Day 4: Calvin
00:56:53 Day 5: Vermigli
00:59:21 Daily Disciplines
01:07:01 Latin Per Diem
01:12:22 Conclusion
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[@tabithadorcas7763]

Great episode!! I always enjoy Dr. Noe.

[@Amilton5Solas]

this is really motivating for me because I'm currently trying to learn the Biblical languages. But I would also like to sharpen up on my Latin as well.

[@bradleykeeferii6502]

We need some library tours on here

[@bradtruckenbrod3113]

I enjoyed Otto of Freising, Thietmar of Merseburg, for genealogies. Adam of Bremmen. And The Heliand which was probably written as a collaboration between a Saxon soldier and an evangelist from New Corvoy. It ranks with George Herbert's poem, The Sacrifice from his book The temple. Such a variety of sources in learning.

[@charliek2557]

If Lutherans and Calvinists still haven't resolved their differences today over 500 years of conversations why would we expect Luther and Calvin to resolve their differences in 1 letter?

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

If only lutherans actually followed luther. 😂

[@charliek2557]

@@WasLostButNowAmFound not sure why that would be a good thing? He believed a lot of wild stuff.

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

​@@charliek2557 more focused on the book he wrote on the bondage of the will.