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Canonicity and the Bible – Part 4
Bishop Coyne and Fr. Hunt actually do get around to discussing the use of the social sciences in biblical interpretation.  The key point is that the social sciences are used “in the service of the sacred word†under the guidance of the Church’s mag
Canonicity and the Bible – Pt. 3
Just when it appears that Fr. Hunt and Bishop Coyne will finally be discussing the question, “What is the role of the human sciences in helping us understand and interpret biblical texts?,†they go off on another few excursions:  What does it mean to
Canonicity and the Bible – Pt. 2
In this podcast, Bishop Coyne and Fr. Hunt continue their discussion concerning the canonicity and interpretation of the Bible as a book in itself.  Topics covered: Is it the “Hebrew scriptures†or the “Old Testament?† Why do the number of book
Canonicity and the Bible – Pt 1
In this first of four podcasts, Bishop Coyne and Fr. Mark Hunt, Associate Professor at Holy Family University and priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia begin a conversation concerning the nature and development of the “canon†or content of the Bib
The Revised Mass Prayer Translations – a mystagogical conversation, part 3
Bishop Christopher Coyne (Apostolic Administrator, Archdiocese of Indianapolis) and Father Patrick Beidelman (Director, Office of Liturgy and Worship, Archdiocese of Indianapolis) join once again, this time, in a 3-part podcast discussing the current expe
The Revised Mass Prayer Translations – a mystagogical conversation, part 2
Bishop Christopher Coyne (Apostolic Administrator, Archdiocese of Indianapolis) and Father Patrick Beidelman (Director, Office of Liturgy and Worship, Archdiocese of Indianapolis) join once again, this time, in a 3-part podcast discussing the current expe
The Revised Mass Prayer Translations – a mystagogical conversation
Bishop Christopher Coyne (Apostolic Administrator, Archdiocese of Indianapolis) and Father Patrick Beidelman (Director, Office of Liturgy and Worship, Archdiocese of Indianapolis) join once again, this time, in a 3-part podcast discussing the current expe
The Thought of Teilhard, part 4
Bishop Christopher Coyne (Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Indianapolis) conclude a 4-part podcast on the thought of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, SJ with Father Mark Hunt (Holy Family University, Philadelphia). Father Mark has studied Teilhard for over 30
The Thought of Teilhard, Part 3
Bishop Christopher Coyne (Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Indianapolis) continues a 4-part podcast on the thought of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, SJ with Father Mark Hunt (Holy Family University, Philadelphia). Father Mark has studied Teilhard for over 3
The Thought of Teilhard, Part 2
Bishop Christopher Coyne (Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Indianapolis) continues a 4-part podcast on the thought of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, SJ with Father Mark Hunt (Holy Family University, Philadelphia). Father Mark has studied Teilhard for over 3