Dead Sea Scrolls & Early Christianity: Dr. John Bergsma Explores the Essenes

[@kbeetles]

It is beautiful when bits of information start to hang together and we can get a glimpse of the world of the early Christians. Everything gets so much more relatable! Thank you for this conversation!

[@billmaher1010]

I encourage all to listen. You will be blown away with some of John’s insights. It will enrich your faith

[@georgesouza]

Just Wow! Thank you for your faith filled research and scholarship.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

My two favorite OT books are the Wisdom of Solomon, and Tobit. Tobit, in particular, is a beautiful composition (especially those based on Jerome's Vulgate) which encompasses virtually all human experiences. It explains the "brothers" and "sisters" as used in ancient Israel. It can be read in a single setting, and always rewards.

[@karenmataranglo7585]

Excellent

[@vintage53-coversandorigina37]

It’s interesting that it’s said the Church doesn’t follow the Bible and yet the Canon of the Bible came out of the Church! Along with that the Scriptures are read at every Mass without change but along with the Apostolic Tradition that’s been handed down since the beginning!

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Protestantism was founded on the human ego. Thus, the individual is the final authority. Oddly, that individual cannot tolerate differing beliefs in others.

[@stephenmcqually2983]

God really just have made it clear what scripture was

[@trust.no_1]

The 3rd gospel of Bergoglio: All religions lead to the same God 🤣 1st gospel of Bergoglio: blessed union of homosexuals. 2nd gospel of Bergoglio: atheists go to heaven.